Charles Willson Peale (1741 - 1827)
1741-04-15Chester, USA1827-02-22Philadelphia, USAUSA
Charles Willson Peale
Charles Willson Peale was an American painter, soldier, scientist, inventor, politician and naturalist. He is best remembered for his portrait paintings of leading figures of the American Revolution, and for establishing one of the first museums in the United States.
Date and place of birt: | 15 april 1741, Chester, USA |
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Date and place of death: | 22 february 1827, Philadelphia, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XVIII, XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Landscape painting, Portrait, Self-portrait |
Art style: | Rococo |
Technique: | Oil, Oil on canvas, Watercolor |