Renowned American painter (1778–1860) regarded as one of the finest portrait artists of his day. One of several artist brothers named by their father after Old Masters, he is best known for his multiple portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Ink signature, “Respectfully yours, Rembrandt Peale, Philad. Ap: 2d, 1860,” on an off-white 3.25 x 6 sheet bearing an affixed obituary to the lower panel. Affixed to a same-size card. In fine condition, with two horizontal folds, some mild soiling to the lower panel, and a paperclip impression to the right border. RRAuction COA.
