Who painted Mrs Peel?

Mrs Peel was painted by Daniel Maclise in 1825.

Where can I see Mrs Peel?

Mrs Peel is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Mrs Peel?

Mrs Peel is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Mrs Peel

Daniel Maclise , 1825

Mrs Peel is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Daniel Maclise. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A small-scale pen and watercolour drawing, 'Mrs Peel' by Daniel Maclise, features a seated woman with a medium-sized animal on her lap, accompanied by two swans in the lower border.

Subject & Meaning

Contrary to the title 'Mrs Peel', the sketch actually depicts two riders on a weary horse under a red canopy, with two birds (initially misidentified as swans) below, suggesting a possible discrepancy between the subject's title and its representation.

Technique & Style

Characterized by quick, loose pen lines, the drawing exhibits a simple, understated approach to figure representation. The colour palette is subdued, with pale greens and browns dominating the background.

History & Provenance

Part of a larger collection of 390 sketches by various artists (including Calderon, T.S. Cooper, and Landseer), 'Mrs Peel' is associated with a gathering of works featuring literary and public figures, though its direct connection to these themes is unclear.

Context

For similar works, the Victoria and Albert Museum is suggested as a resource, implying 'Mrs Peel' might be part of a broader 19th-century British artistic trend, though specific contextual details about the piece are not provided.

Artist & collection

Artist

Daniel Maclise

Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.