
Obituaries
Death of Rembrandt Peale
The world of art will regret the loss of Rembrandt Peale. He was the oldest of living American artists. At the
commencement of his career be painted the well known portrait of Washington—from the great pater patria himself.
He was born on the anniversary of the birthday of Washington February 22, 1778, and was therefore at the time
of his death eighty-two years old. He was twice married. [Illinois State
Democrat, Wed. Oct. 10, 1860 - Submitted by Candi Horton]

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