Belfield, National Historic Landmark mansion in Philadelphia, United States.
Description
Belfield is a stone mansion in Philadelphia featuring architectural details from the early 1800s and a two-story studio addition built for painting. The property now sits within the La Salle University campus and retains its original period rooms.
History
Charles Willson Peale, a prominent American painter, purchased the house in 1810 and transformed it to serve his artistic needs. He modified the structure to create spaces for both living and his painting practice.
Culture
The house reflects how wealthy Philadelphia families of the early 1800s arranged their homes and valued artistic craftsmanship. Visitors can observe the furnishings and design choices that reveal the lifestyle of this upper-class household.
Practical
The house is located on a university campus and is open to visitors through guided tours that require advance booking. Plan to spend time exploring both the interior rooms and the grounds surrounding the building.
Did you know?
The grounds feature an original obelisk inscribed with personal mottos that reflected Peale's artistic and philosophical beliefs. The stone served as a daily reminder of the values that guided the painter's life and work.
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