Artist
John F. Peto
American, 1854–1907
John F. Peto was an American American Impressionism painter. 26 works are cataloged here, principally at National Gallery of Art, most of them oil paintings. John F. Peto was born in Philadelphia.
John Frederick Peto (May 21, 1854 – November 23, 1907) was an American trompe-l'œil ("fool the eye") painter who was long forgotten until his paintings were rediscovered along with those of fellow trompe-l'œil artist William Harnett.
Works by John F. Peto
The Blue Envelope
Still Life with Oranges and Goblet of Wine
The Old Violin
Office Board
Straw Hat, Bag, and Umbrella
Old Souvenirs
For the Track
Still Life with Cake, Lemon, Strawberries, and Glass
The Old Cremona
The Old Kettle
An English Breakfast
Breakfast
Mug, Book, Biscuits, and Match
Card Rack with a Jack of Hearts
Student's Materials
The Poor Man's Store
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