Who painted Marcia Burns?

Marcia Burns was painted by James Peale in 1797.

Where can I see Marcia Burns?

Marcia Burns is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Marcia Burns?

Marcia Burns is associated with Romanticism.

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Museum-quality prints of Marcia Burns are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Marcia Burns

James Peale , 1797

Marcia Burns is a watercolor drawing by the Romanticist artist James Peale. It dates from 1797 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in watercolor: J P / 1797

About this work

Overview

Marcia Burns is a watercolor portrait on ivory created by James Peale in 1797.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a woman with curly brown hair, wearing a white dress with a ruffled collar, set against a light blue background. Her calm and serene expression is the focal point of the work.

Technique & Style

Peale's use of watercolor on ivory achieves a soft, delicate effect. The portrait is characteristic of Romanticism, a movement that valued emotion and individualism.

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Artist & collection

Artist

James Peale

James Peale (1749 – May 24, 1831) was an American painter, best known for his miniature and still life paintings, and a younger brother of noted painter Charles Willson Peale.