In the first half of the 19th century, the fashionable American painter John Neagle made his name by painting portraits of fashionable people. His work was mainly portraits of Philadelphia society figures and was highly popular. His paintings of women are among his most popular works. The paintings are often very elegant, and they are a great example of the fashion of the time. This American painter was also known for a wide variety of subjects, including religious subjects, animals, and people.