John F. Peto Artist

John Frederick Peto (May 21, 1854 – November 23, 1907) was an American trompe l'oeil ("fool the eye") painter who was long forgotten until his paintings were rediscovered along with those of fellow trompe l'oeil artist William Harnett.

Personal facts

John F. Peto
Birth dateMay 21, 1854
Birth place
Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Date of deathNovember 23, 1907
Place of death
New York City

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