Charles Willson Peale
Sign in to saveAlso known as Charles Wilson Peale, Charles W. Peale, C. W. Peale, Peale, Chas. Wilson Peale, Chas Wilson Peale, C.W. Peale, Chas. W. Peale
American painter (1741–1827)
Key facts
- Born
- ( 1741-04-15 ) April 15, 1741, Chester , Province of Maryland , British America
- Died
- February 22, 1827 (1827-02-22) (aged 85), Philadelphia , Pennsylvania , U.S.
- Resting place
- Saint Peter's Episcopal Churchyard ( Philadelphia , Pennsylvania)
- Known for
- Painting
- Spouses
- Rachel Brewer, ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1762 ; died 1790 ) Elizabeth de Peyster, ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1790 ; died 1804 ) Hannah Moore, ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1805 ; died 1821 )
- Relatives
- Peale family
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Chester
- Place of death
- Philadelphia
- Occupation
- writer
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Notable work
- The Artist in His Museum
- Field of work
- painting
- Genre
- portrait
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Image
- CharlesWillsonPeale.jpeg
- Work location
- Philadelphia
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- Commons category
- Charles Willson Peale
- date of death
- 1827-02-22
- date of birth
- 1741-01-01
- Commons Creator page
- Charles Willson Peale
- Commons gallery
- Charles Willson Peale
- name in native language
- Charles Willson Peale
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Works in European collections
1 object attributed to Charles Willson Peale, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana
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Encyclopedic overview
Charles Willson Peale (April 15, 1741 – February 22, 1827) was an American painter, military officer, scientist, 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 joined the Sons of Liberty. During the American Revolutionary War, Peale served in the Pennsylvania Militia and the Continental Army, participating in several military campaigns. In addition to his military service, Peale also served in the Pennsylvania State Assembly from 1779 to 1780.
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