Wilfred Peterson was a prolific and versatile artist whose paintings decorated the walls of the White House and other prominent buildings. The son of an army officer, Peterson was born in Los Angeles in 1899 and spent his youth in various parts of the country due to his father's assignments. The family returned to California when Wilfred was twelve years old. He became a skilled artist in watercolor and oils and eventually studied at the California School of Fine Arts and New York's Art Students League
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Although he worked in several genres, Peterson is best known for his portraits of celebrities, which frequently included their pets. The New York Times praised Peterson's ability to "capture with a few strokes of his brush not only the likeness but also all the character." His work is appreciated by collectors both nationally and internationally.