Peale

Peale
/peel/, n.
1. Charles Willson /wil"seuhn/, 1741-1827, and his brother James, 1749-1831, U.S. painters.
2. Norman Vincent, born 1898, U.S. Protestant clergyman and author.
3. Raphaelle /raf"ay el', -ee el', ray"fee-/, 1774-1825, and his brother Rembrandt /rem"brant/, 1778-1860, U.S. painters (sons of Charles Willson Peale).

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Charles Willson (1741 - 1827), U.S. artist. He was known for his portraits of well-known Americans, including that of George Washington. His son Rembrandt (1778 - 1860) also painted portraits of well-known people, as well as historical scenes. Another son Raphaelle (1774 - 1825), also an artist, favored silhouettes and still-life paintings
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Norman Vincent (1898 - 1993), U.S. clergyman. The pastor of the Marble Collegiate Reformed Church in New York City 1932 - 84, he preached "applied Christianity," that encouraged people to think positively. His books included The Art of Living (1937), The Art of Loving (1948), and The Power of Positive Thinking (1952)

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  • Peale — may refer to:People with the surname Peale : * Anna Claypoole Peale (1791 1878), American miniature painter, daughter of J. Peale * Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827), American painter, soldier and naturalist * James Peale (1749–1831), American… …   Wikipedia

  • Peale — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Anna Claypoole Peale (1791–1878), US amerikanische Malerin Charles Willson Peale (1741–1827), US amerikanischer Porträt und Landschaftsmaler James Peale (1749–1831), US amerikanischer Maler Norman Vincent… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Peale —   [piːl], amerikanische Malerfamilie. Bedeutende Vertreter:    1) Charles Wilson, * Saint Paul s Parish (Maryland) 15. 4. 1741, ✝ Philadelphia (Pa.) 22. 2. 1827, Vater von 3) und 4), Bruder von 2); studierte u. a. bei B. West in London (1767 69) …   Universal-Lexikon

  • Peale — (spr. pihl), Patrick, Pseudonym von Gust. von Seckendorff (s.d.) …   Kleines Konversations-Lexikon

  • Peale — [pēl] 1. Charles Willson [wil′sən] 1741 1827; Am. portrait painter 2. James 1749 1831; Am. painter: brother of Charles 3. Rembrandt 1778 1860; Am. painter: son of Charles …   English World dictionary

  • Peale — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Le nom de Peale est porté par une dynastie d artistes et de scientifiques : Charles Peale (1709–1750) et Margaret Triggs (1709–1791). ├─> Charles… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Peale — /peel/, n. 1. Charles Willson /wil seuhn/, 1741 1827, and his brother James, 1749 1831, U.S. painters. 2. Norman Vincent, born 1898, U.S. Protestant clergyman and author. 3. Raphaelle /raf ay el , ee el , ray fee /, 1774 1825, and his brother… …   Universalium

  • Peale — (as used in expressions) Peale, Charles Willson Peale, Norman Vincent Peale, Rembrandt …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Peale — [[t]pil[/t]] n. 1) big Charles Willson, 1741–1827, and his brother James, 1749–1831, U.S. painters 2) big Rembrandt, 1778–1860, U.S. painter (son of Charles Willson Peale) …   From formal English to slang

  • peale —  to cool ; peale the pot. N …   A glossary of provincial and local words used in England

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