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Who Made This?
Edward Hicks
What is this made of?
Oil on canvas
When was this made?
1832-1834
Where was this made?
Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Edward Hicks painted over 60 versions of this painting!
Think about It
Did you know that the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg have paintings titled “The Peaceable Kingdom” by Edward Hicks as well as “The Peaceable Kingdom”by Malcah Zeldis? How are these two paintings different? What would your peaceable kingdom look like?
Make it at Home
Make art trading cards inspired by “The Peaceable Kingdom.”
See it in person
You can see “The Peaceable Kingdom” by Edward Hicks in The Art of Edward Hicks exhibition. Malcah Zeldis’ “The Peaceable Kingdom” can be seen in America’s Folk Art.
Learn More
Meet the Animals
Hover over the cards below to see the real-life versions of animals pictured in “The Peaceable Kingdom.” See them in person next time you visit Colonial Williamsburg
Fill in the Blanks
Print a “The Peaceable Kingdom” Color Sheet and color your own Peaceable Kingdom. Ask your parent to share your work on Instagram with #CWKids.
