Sheldon Peck (1797 - 1868)
1797-08-26Cornwall, USA1868-03-19Lombard, USAUSA
Sheldon Peck
Sheldon Peck was an American folk artist, conductor on the Underground Railroad, and social activist. Peck's portraiture – with its distinctive style — is a prime example of 19th century American folk art. He also become known for advocating abolitionism , racial equality, temperance, public education, women's rights, and pacifism.
Date and place of birt: | 26 august 1797, Cornwall, USA |
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Date and place of death: | 19 march 1868, Lombard, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XIX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Folk Art |
Technique: | Oil, Oil on canvas, Oil on panel, Trompe-l’œil |