Paul Peel
(1860–1892) Canadian artist (1860-1892)
Paul Peel (Canada, 1860–1892) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Paul Peel belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
Paul Peel was born in London and died in Paris. Paul Peel trained at École des Beaux-Arts. Paul Peel studied under Jean-Léon Gérôme. Wikidata associates Paul Peel with academic art and Pont-Aven School. Paul Peel was awarded Person of National Historic Significance.
One of the best-known works is ‘The Young Botanist’. The catalogue has 10 works by Paul Peel with free images. The dated works span the years 1880–1892. Works by Paul Peel are held by National Gallery of Canada, Art Gallery of Ontario, and Museum London. Wikidata links one work to a movement covered in the chapter ‘Realism’.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Homer Watson, Mary Belle Williams, Elizabeth Forbes, Laura Muntz Lyall, and François Guiguet.