The artwork titled “Cabbage Patch, The Gardens of Belfield, Pennsylvania” was created by Charles Willson Peale in 1816. This piece belongs to the Rococo art movement and is classified under the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a well-tended garden characterized by lush cabbage plants occupying the foreground. Majestic trees with verdant foliage are strategically placed, contributing to the composition’s depth. Golden rays of sunlight enhance the landscape’s tranquil atmosphere, casting gentle shadows and illuminating the greenery. In the distance, a small white pavilion adds a touch of classical elegance, while an assortment of neatly aligned trees and bushes accentuates the garden’s orderly design. The sky, painted with soft, billowing clouds, completes this serene and picturesque scene, offering a glimpse into the pastoral beauty of 19th-century Pennsylvania.
