Raphaelle Peale

Born in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1774, Raphaelle Peale was the eldest surviving child of the renowned painter Charles Willson Peale. Growing up in Philadelphia, he was trained by his father, a common practice in the artistic Peale family. Early in his career, Raphaelle even collaborated with his father on portraits and worked alongside his brother Rembrandt, painting miniatures while Rembrandt created full-size portraits. This early exposure to various artistic endeavors help…