Question

Which style of painting is the Peale family known for?

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B, representational

All the painters in Peale family were involved in paintings which represent the day today life activities or were portraits or mimic some natural forms.  

Charles Willson Peale , the head of the Peale family was known for painting sixty portraits of the first American president, George Washington. He also painted portraits of portraits of notable people of the society such as  Benjamin Franklin,  Thomas Jefferson etc.  

Most of the paintings of peale family were based on the theme of family, art and science. Six of Peale’s son were known for their renaissance paintings. His oldest son Raphelle was known for still life paintings.  

Titian Ramsay Peale, Charles’ youngest son was a naturalist painter.  

Answer 2

Answer:

Representational

Explanation:

Charles Willson Peale was the head of the Peale family and a famed painter, soldier, inventor, politician and naturalist. The style of painting used by him and later on by his family members is "representational" and mainly centers around family, science and art.

He is best known for painting portraits of American leaders and American revolution in 18th century. Peale family gave the world a lot of famous painters of 18th and 19th century.