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Rembrandt Peale (1778 – 1860)

Discover Rembrandt Peale, the iconic American portraitist known for his stunning likenesses of Washington & Jefferson. Explore his neoclassical style and museum legacy.

The accountant John Johnston (1781-1851) was born at Barnboard Mill, Galloway, Scotland, and came to New York in 1804. In 1817, he married Margaret Taylor Howard and their son, John Taylor Johnston, later became one of the founders of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Title: John Johnston
Artist: Rembrandt Peale
Year: 1826
Original dimensions: 77.0 x 66.0 cm
Copyright status: Public domain

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Rembrandt Peale (1778 – 1860)

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