Letter from Rembrandt Peale to Henry Paul Beck, 1847 March 15

Letter from Rembrandt Peale to Henry Paul Beck, 1847 March 15

In this letter to Henry Paul Beck, American artist Rembrandt Peale expresses his happiness over Beck's decision to purchase a portrait of George Washington. Peale also includes a receipt, indicating that he is still owed five dollars.

The original painting referred to in this letter is in the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library's collection (view online).

Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts.

USM 001.009

1847 03 15

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English

A1975/007/001

Stelling, Hilary Anderson. "Rembrandt Peale’s Visit with George Washington," Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library blog. December 20, 2011.

2 items (4 pages) ; 19 x 25 cm.

Gift of John Bartholomew Webster.