Portraits of Patrick Henry

Portraits of Patrick Henry, originally published in 1913, delves into the visual representations of one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers. Charles Henry Hart meticulously examines the known portraits of Patrick Henry, offering critical analysis and historical context for each image. This book is more than just a collection of portraits; it’s a study of how Henry’s image was crafted and perceived during his lifetime and beyond. Hart’s work provides valuable insights into the challenges of accurately capturing the likeness of a historical figure and the role of portraiture in shaping public memory. Readers interested in the American Revolution, early American history, and the iconography of its key figures will find this volume an invaluable resource. Discover the visual legacy of the man who famously declared, 'Give me liberty, or give me death!'This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.