Today in history: Rembrandt Peale

Hello Steemians!

Welcome to today's episode of the "Today in History" serial, where I bring you daily historical facts and events of the current date.

Today's episode is about a painter, the brother of Raphaelle Pealle, about who I recently wrote!
Rembrandt Peale was born on February 22. 1778. in Bucks County in Pannsylvania.

Rembrandt Peale - Self-portrait

He was born into a artist family, his father and brothers were also painters.
Rembrandt was mentored in arts by his father from an very early age, who also taught him how to paint portraits and scenery.
Already at the age of 13 he made his first self portrait, which he later used as motivation for beginning painters as an example of progress.
At the age of 17, in 1795, Rembrandt made his debut by painting George Washington, making him appear older then he was.

*George Washington - Rembrandt Peale *

On August 15. 1814. Rembrandt opened his first museum in Baltimore, in which he installed an inovative gas lightning system, which he then patented and later founded the Gas Lightning Company of Baltimore.

Rembrandt Peale - Rubens Peale with a Geranium

Over the course of his life, Rembrandt painted many famous people including American presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
His paintings were exhibited in many famous galleries across the globe and Rembrandt himself traveled across Europe in order to study and paint.

Rembrandt Peale - Thomas Jefferson

Rembrandt Peale died in Philadelphia at the age of 82 on October 3. 1860. leaving a legacy of over 600 finished paintings.
He was buried at The Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia.
His paintings still remain exhibited and he surely is one of the greatest painters in history remaining a big inspiration to many.

Rembrandt Peale - Portrait of Edward Shippen Burd of Philadelphia