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c. 1795

Two Children with a Lapdog

Raphaelle Peale

American, 1774 - 1825

Raphaelle Peale is known for his miniature portraits and still-life pictures. This double portrait is a rare example of his work in a larger format. The young girl’s lapdog may have been her pet but it also likely symbolizes the children’s fidelity and gentleness toward one another.

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Raphaelle Peale, Two Children with a Lapdog, c. 1795 | Philadelphia Art Museum