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Portrait of Dr. Thomas Cadwalader (1708–1779)

1770
Charles Willson Peale (American, 1741–1827) Portrait of Dr. Thomas Cadwalader (American, 1708–1779)
This portrait of Dr. Thomas Cadwalader is painted in a style that is simple and subdued, consistent with his Quaker identity. A distinguished doctor known for his kindness, Cadwalader was active in Philadelphia’s cultural and scientific organizations. His erect posture and the turn of his body suggest a man interrupted while reading, giving the picture a narrative quality and adding vitality to the traditional pose.

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