Charles Willson Peale
American painter and soldier
Charles Willson Peale was an American painter, soldier, scientist, inventor, politician, and naturalist.
In 1775, inspired by the American Revolution, Peale moved from his native Maryland to Philadelphia, where he set up a painting studio and... Wikipedia
Born: April 15, 1741, Chester, MD
Died: February 22, 1827 (age 85 years), Philadelphia, PA
Spouse: Hannah More (m. 1804–1821), Elizabeth de Peyster (m. 1791–1804), and Rachel Brewer (m. 1762–1790)
Children: Rembrandt Peale, Raphaelle Peale, Titian Peale, and more
Period: Romanticism
Organization founded: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Grandchildren: Rosalba Carriera Peale, Coleman Sellers II, Mary Jane Peale, and more
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