Peale Collection (#3)

JEAN-ANTOINE HOUDON (1741-1828). French sculptor. Oil on canvas, 1808, by Rembrandt Peale

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706-1790). American printer, publisher, scientist, inventor, statesman and diplomat. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after Charles Willson Peale

WILLIAM CLARK (1770-1838). American explorer. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 1810

JOHN DICKENSON (1732-1808). American statesman. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, 1782

JOHN DICKINSON (1732-1808). American statesman. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after Charles Willson Peale

JOHN DICKINSON (1732-1808). American politician. Colored etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal after Charles Willson Peale

ELEUTHERE IRENEE DUPONT (1771-1834). American industrialist. Oil on canvas by Rembrandt Peale

PEALE: NOAHs ARK. Noah and his Ark, Charles Willson Peale. Oil on canvas, 1819

MERIWETHER LEWIS (1774-1809). American explorer. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale

WILLIAM SMALLWOOD (1732-1792). American planter, soldier and statesman. Oil on canvas by James Harley after Charles Willson Peale, 18th century

Letter from President Thomas Jefferson to American painter and inventor Charles Willson Peale
JEFFERSON: POLYGRAPH. Letter from President Thomas Jefferson to American painter and inventor Charles Willson Peale, on suggestions to improve the polygraph machine, 17 November 1804

Sketch of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale, c1801
PEALE: MASTODON, c1801. Sketch of a mastodon skeleton by Rembrandt Peale, c1801

Skeleton of Giant Mastodon excavated by Wilson Peale of Philadelphia at Newburgh on the Hudson, 1801. From Cuvier The Animal Kingdom, London 1830. Engraving

George Washington Painted by Rembrandt Peale 1795 - 1823 Oil on Canvas

(1724-1805). American revolutionary leader. Oil by Rembrandt Peale
CHRISTOPHER GADSDEN (1724-1805). American revolutionary leader. Oil by Rembrandt Peale

American Revolutionary officer. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale
HENRY KNOX (1750-1806). American Revolutionary officer. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale

American Revolutionary soldier. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century
BENJAMIN LINCOLN (1733-1810). American Revolutionary soldier. Oil on canvas by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century

Duc de Lanzun, later duc de Biron. French soldier and statesman. Oil painting by Charles Willson Peale
ARMAND LOUIS DE GONTAUT Duc de Lanzun, later duc de Biron. French soldier and statesman. Oil painting by Charles Willson Peale, late 18th century

American Revolutionary leader. Etching, 1890, by Albert Rosenthal after a painting by Charles Willson Peale
THOMAS JOHNSON (1732-1819). American Revolutionary leader. Etching, 1890, by Albert Rosenthal after a painting by Charles Willson Peale

Raphaelle Peale: A Dessert. Oil on wood, 1814
PEALE: DESSERT, 1814. Raphaelle Peale: A Dessert. Oil on wood, 1814

(1732-1799) as a colonel in the Virginia Militia: steel engraving after a copy by Anson Dickinson of Charles Wilson
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799) as a colonel in the Virginia Militia: steel engraving after a copy by Anson Dickinson of Charles Wilson Peales portrait of 1772

Second President of the United States. Painting, c1791-94, by Charles Willson Peale
JOHN ADAMS (1735-1826). Second President of the United States. Painting, c1791-94, by Charles Willson Peale

Third President of the United States. Oil on canvas by Rembrandt Peale, 1800
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Oil on canvas by Rembrandt Peale, 1800

(1732-1799). Washington as a colonel in the Virginia militia. Oil on canvas, 1772, by Charles Willson Peale
GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-1799). Washington as a colonel in the Virginia militia. Oil on canvas, 1772, by Charles Willson Peale

CIVIL WAR: HEADQUARTERS. Confederate headquarters of a field officer of the trenches, Morris Island, South Carolina. Photograph by Hs & Peale in 1863

JAMES MADISON (1751-1836). 4th President of the United States. Gold engraved and etched portrait on black by Charles Peale Polk (1767-1822)

INDEPENDENCE HALL, 1778. State House (Independence Hall), Philadelphia. Line engraving after C. W. Peale, 1778
INDEPENDENCE HALL, 1778. State House (Independence Hall), Philadelphia. Line engraving after C.W. Peale, 1778

JACOB JONES (1768-1850). Commodore of the United States Navy. Engraving after a painting by Rembrandt Peale, early 19th century

ARTHUR ST. CLAIR (1736?-1818): steel engraving after a portrait by Charles Willson Peale

INDEPENDENCE HALL, 1778. Independence Hall (State House) as it appeared in 1778. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Charles Willson Peale

JOHN WITHERSPOON (1723-1794). American Presbyterian cleric, educator, and Revolutionary statesman. Line and stipple engraving by J.B. Longacre after a painting by Charles Willson Peale

JOHN DICKINSON (1732-1808). American statesman. Stipple engraving, 1836, after Charles Willson Peale

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM, 1831. Charles Wilson Peales Philadelphia Museum. Steel engraving, English, 1831, after a drawing

PHILADELPHIA VIEW, 1787. An accident on Lombard Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While returning home from the bakery, a woman drops her pie, to the amusement of passing chimneysweeps

The court of death. From the original painting, by Rembrandt Peale. Date c1859 Dec. 1

Washington. From the original portrait painted by Rembrandt Peale. Print shows bust portrait of George Washington. Date 1827?

1820-1830 Early Geologist fossil cartoon
An unrecorded, possibly unique print by E.S - F.G.S (Fellow of Geological Society) in mezzotint style with contemporary hand colouring and ink inscription

1812 American Mastodon Jefferson mammoth
Grand Mastodon Engraving in Cuviers " Ossamens Fossiles" (1812). Mammut americanum is a late pliocene/pleistocene relative of the elephants whose fossils are found only in North America

Thomas Jefferson / Peale
THOMAS JEFFERSON Third President of the USA (1801 - 1809)

Mammoth Skeleton
Skeleton of a young mammoth in the museum at Philadelphia

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"Peale: Capturing History and Beauty in Brushstrokes" Step into the world of renowned artist Charles Willson Peale as he immortalizes iconic figures and scenes through his masterful portraits. From the serene "Portrait of Ann Proctor" to the powerful depiction of George Washington, Peale's artistry captures both the essence and significance of his subjects. In "George Washington by Charles Willson Peale, " we witness the first President of the United States portrayed with dignity and strength, a testament to Peale's ability to convey character through paint. The sketch for another portrait showcases Washington's leadership amidst turbulent times, reminding us of his pivotal role in shaping American history. But it is not just political figures that grace Peale's canvas; nature too finds its place within his repertoire. In "Wild Turkey, Male and Female, " a hand-coloured engraving from 1808-1814, we are transported to a vibrant wilderness where these majestic birds roam freely. Peale's talent extends beyond individuals; he also captures tender moments between mother and child in "Portrait of Mrs Arbuckle and Son. " Through delicate brushwork on canvas, he evokes emotions that transcend time, reminding us of our shared humanity. Yet amidst beauty lies conflict. In "New Ironsides versus Fort Wagner, " a black-and-white photograph from 1863, we glimpse the harsh realities faced during war. This juxtaposition serves as a reminder that even amid chaos, art can document history with unwavering truthfulness. The legacy continues with other artists inspired by this family dynasty. Thomas Holloway brings General Washington to life once more around 1794 while James Peale immortalizes Martha Stewart Wilson in 1814—each creator adding their unique touch to an ever-evolving artistic narrative. Charles Willson Peale himself leaves an indelible mark on history through Benjamin Franklin's portrait from 1787—a tribute to one of America's founding fathers.