Rembrandt Peale

1778–1860 (age 82)

Artist/Painter

Photograph of Rembrandt Peale

Biography

Rembrandt Peale was a distinguished American artist and painter whose career spanned the late 18th and early 19th centuries. As a member of the renowned Peale family of artists, he contributed significantly to the development of American visual arts and helped establish the nation's artistic traditions during its formative decades.

Peale's legacy extends through his paintings, many of which captured important figures and scenes from American history. He was honored with burial at The Woodlands in Philadelphia, a testament to his prominence and contributions to American culture and the arts.