Benjamin Lincoln
1794
5.0 x 4.0 cm
James Peale (1749 – 1831)
James Peale (1749-1831) was an American painter celebrated for his exquisite miniature portraits & vibrant still lifes. Brother of Charles Willson Peale, he captured colonial America with neoclassical grace.
The sitter (1733-1810) served in the American Revolution and was acclaimed for his negotiations with Native Americans. He was later lieutenant governor of Massachusetts and the first collector for the Port of Boston.
About this artwork
- Title: Benjamin Lincoln
- Artist: James Peale
- Year: 1794
- Original dimensions: 5.0 x 4.0 cm
- Copyright status: Public domain