"Still Life with Watermelon," Sarah Miriam Peale, 1822.

Peale was a local gal, operating out of Baltimore, and was known for her portraits and still lifes, of which this is considered the pinnacle. She is regarded as the first American woman to succeed as a professional artist. Just look at that watermelon! This is a perfectly seasonal tableau.

From the Harvard Art Museum, Cambridge, MA

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