September 18, 2027–January 9, 2028
Meet the first family of American artists who depicted the dawn of the nation and forged a lasting cultural legacy.
The enduring influence of the Peale family of artists on the nation’s art, innovation, and cultural identity is revealed in this groundbreaking exhibition bringing together the museum’s collection of Peale art and archival treasures for the first time.
The Edward Lloyd Family, 1771. Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827), Talbot, Maryland oil on canvas. Museum purchase 1964.0124