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, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Burial a block away.
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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov
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