-Charles Wilson Peale's portrait of Benjamin and Eleanor Ridgely Laming breaks with the tradition of painting separate portraits of husbands and wives to reflect the concept of
A) companionate marriage
B) political equality between men and women
C) patriarchal authority
D) the supremacy of fatherhood

Question

-Charles Wilson Peale's portrait of Benjamin and Eleanor Ridgely Laming breaks with the tradition of painting separate portraits of husbands and wives to reflect the concept of
A) companionate marriage 
B) political equality between men and women 
C) patriarchal authority 
D) the supremacy of fatherhood

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Charles Wilson Peale's portrait of Benjamin and Eleanor Ridgely Laming reflects the concept of companionate marriage, which emphasizes the partnership and emotional bond between spouses, rather than depicting them separately which was more common in traditional portraits. This approach signifies a shift towards viewing marriage as a partnership based on mutual affection and respect.

-Charles Wilson Peale's Portrait of Benjamin and Eleanor Ridgely Laming