The artwork titled “Benjamin and Eleanor Ridgley Laming” was created by Charles Willson Peale in 1788. This oil on canvas piece belongs to the Rococo art movement and falls under the genre of portraiture. It is currently housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, United States.
The artwork portrays a couple, Benjamin and Eleanor Ridgley Laming, seated in an outdoor setting, suggestive of an idyllic and serene landscape. Benjamin, depicted on the left, is attired in a dark green coat, paired with yellow trousers and a white waistcoat, and he is leaning casually while holding a long, slender stick. Eleanor, positioned on the right, is dressed in a flowing white gown adorned with a flower at her bodice, and she holds a branch with three peaches. The couple is shown in a relaxed posture, with gentle expressions on their faces, exemplifying the grace and elegance typical of Rococo portraiture. The background features a scenic view with a clear sky, lush greenery, and a distant body of water, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere of the composition.
