Margaretta Angelica Peale
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Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Margaretta was the daughter of the artist James Peale. The Peale family were known for their artistic abilities, with Margaretta\’s uncle, sisters, and cousins all pursuing a career in art. Though stylistically influenced by her father and her first cousin Raphaelle Peale (who was the first American still-life painter) Margaretta\’s artwork is recognized for its minimalist arrangements and its more muted background tones. Her design choices allow for her to highlight her centerpiece focuses on the foreground.