Maria Peale
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (November 2013) |
Maria Peale | |
---|---|
Born | 1787 |
Died | 1866 |
Nationality | American |
Known for | Still Life |
Maria Peale (1787 – 1866) was an American painter, primarily of
still-lifes
.
Life
She was the daughter of
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
in 1811. No works by her are known to be extant, although a Still Life with Oranges, Pansies, and Liqueur has been tentatively ascribed to her. In the 1820s she and Margaretta assumed the responsibility of caring for their parents, freeing Anna and Sarah to pursue their careers.
References
- The Peale Family: Creation of a Legacy: 1770-1870. Lillian B. Miller, ed. Abbeville Press, 1996.