Charles Wilson Peale

In the 1700’s some areas of the American colonies provided young boys with public schooling, which taught them math, literature, and arts; these courses were early foundations for great American artists such as Charles Wilson Peale. In a young age, Peale quickly became a success in the saddle-making business. During one of his many trips to Norfolk Peale came across a painter. Even Washington thought his work is the very best. Peale painted fourteen portraits of Washington during his lifetime. A quote from a letter W...