John F. Peto
John F. Peto | |
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Fish House Door, 1905, Dallas Museum of Art | |
| Born | May 21, 1854 |
| Died | November 23, 1907 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts |
| Known for | Painting |
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.