Charles Willson Peale. American painter, noted for his portraits of George Washington. Here, Peale opened in 1786 his museum of art & natural science. This he moved to Philosophical Hall, 1794; to Independence Hall, 1802 Founder, Peensylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Burial a block away. (missing)

SW corner of 3rd & Lombard Sts., Philadelphia, PA
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by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

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