Rembrandt Peale ( 1778 - 1860 ) was an American painter. Rembrandt Peale s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1600 USD for PORTRAIT OF AN ELDERLY WOMAN in 2004 to a remarkable record 1071500 USD for Equestrian Portrait of George Washington in 2004 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.