by Charles Willson Peale
Learn more from on the Philadelphia Art Museum's page
Location: First Floor, Gallery 104 (On the first floor, follow signs for the Cafe, but instead of turning left toward the food, turn right and you'll run right into this piece!)
On your way to view this piece you might think you're going to miss it on the way to the cafe! Trust us - delay your snack and take a right turn into American Art.
Gallery 104 is filled with pieces by Charles Wilson Peale. This artist and this artwork have a special connection to Philadelphia. As you take in this piece, begin with the understanding that Peale, the artist, is trying to show off his skillset.
This is one of the first pieces of art that is seen in the American Art section. As you take in this piece and the others in this room, what do you notice about the differences between these pieces and other areas/spaces of the museum?
Take in this room and the representations of humans.
What do you notice about the presentation of human figures in this specific piece of art?
Who do you think these people are that you're seeing? What is happening? What are they doing? (In FIMS language: IDENTIFY.)
What do you notice that stands out? What is striking? What seems out of place? (IMPACT, in FIMS speak.)
How are students (and other humans) currently represented in your curriculum and school space?
How might we create spaces in our schools where all students get represented?
Share any other reactions you have to this piece of art.