Peter Frederick Rothermel

Rothermel, Peter Frederick (rŏħˈərmĕl) [key], 1817–95, American painter, b. Nescopeck, Pa., studied in Paris. His noted historical works include a colossal Battle of Gettysburg (Capitol building, Harrisburg, Pa.).

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