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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