Charles Willson Peale

Charles Willson Peale was born on April 15, 1741, in Chester, Maryland and held citizenship in the United States . Over the course of his life, Peale worked in various occupations, including a scientist, writer, politician, military personnel, painter, and inventor .

Peale was a prolific artist and specialized in portrait painting . One of his most notable works was "The Artist in His Museum" . He was the father of several children, many of whom also went on to become artists, such as Rembrandt Peale, Titian Peale, Raphaelle Peale, Rubens Peale, and Franklin Peale .

Charles Willson Peale passed away on February 22, 1827, in Philadelphia .