Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Man Reading by Candlelight (c. 1808) by Rembrandt Peale Artist Notes: Rembrandt Peale was an American painter best known for his portraits of prominent figures, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and other leaders of the young republic. A member of the celebrated Peale family of artists, he began painting as a child under the guidance of his father, Charles Willson Peale. Rembrandt…