The Peckham-Sawyer Family
1817
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1817
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a large family gathered around a table. The family is dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and they're all looking at each other or at something outside the picture. There's a big clock on the wall behind them, and the room is dimly lit. The family is sitting and standing around the table, which has a white cloth on it and lots of food and drinks. There are babies and kids, and some of the adults are holding them. Everyone looks serious, but they seem to be happy together. The painting is very detailed, and you can see all the different textures of the clothes and the furniture. It's a nice picture of a family spending time together. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Robert Peckham.