John F. Peto

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.

John F. Peto
Fish House Door, 1905, Dallas Museum of Art
Born(1854-05-21)May 21, 1854
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedNovember 23, 1907(1907-11-23) (aged 53)
NationalityAmerican
EducationPennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Known forPainting
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