Rembrandt Peale 1857

This wood engraving, created by Winslow Homer in 1857, depicts the portrait of Rembrandt Peale. The artwork, housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcases Homer's skills in capturing the likeness of his subject through detailed lines and shading. It serves as a visual record of Peale, a renowned American artist and natural scientist known for his portraiture and scientific illustrations, particularly of the American mastodon. The portrait style aligns with the popular engravings of the mid-19th century and offers insight into American portraiture practices of the time.