French painter, born at Valenciennes, and became the pupil of Anthony Watteau, whose style and subjects he imitated.
Charles Wilson Peale (1741-1827).
Born in Chestertown, Md.; died in Philadelphia, Pa. He changed his profession from saddle-making to portrait painting. He received some instructions from John Singleton Copley and in 1770 went to London, where he met Benjamin West, under whom he studied. In 1776 he established himself in Philadelphia, painting portraits. He became a Captain in the Revolutionary War, a member of the Legislature, and founded, in 1802, "Peale's Museum." He took up in turn the making of coaches, harness, clocks and watches, besides working as a silversmith; he was a naturalist, dentist and author, but was most famous as a portrait painter, having painted fourteen portraits of Washington from life.
Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860).
Son of Charles Wilson Peale; was born in Bucks Co., Pa., and died in Philadelphia. After receiving instructions from his father he went to England and studied under Benjamin West. He made several trips to Europe and painted many portraits in various cities in the United States. At the age of seventeen he painted Washington's portrait.
Pietro Perugino (1446-1524).
Born at Citta della Pieve, near Perugia, and died at the latter place. It is believed that he studied under Andrea Verocchio at Florence. The family name of Perugino was Vannucci.
Bonaventura Peters (1614-1652).
Flemish painter, born at Antwerp, who became one of the most eminent marine painters of his time. It is not known by whom he was instructed.
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (1682-1754).