Maria Peale

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Maria Peale
Born1787
Died1866
NationalityAmerican
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.