PATRICK HENRY ADDRESSING THE VIRGINIA ASSEMBLY,antique historical print

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Exquisite 1856 Steel Engraving - Antique Print Artist: Alonzo Chappel - Engraved by: H. B. Hall Published - JOHNSON, FRY & CO. Patrick Henry (1736-1799) was a brilliant orator and a major figure of the American Revolution, perhaps best known for his words "give me liberty or give me death," which he delivered in 1775. He was independent Virginia's first governor (serving 1776-79, 1784-86). Patrick Henry was the son of John Henry, a well-educated Scotsman who served in the colony as a surveyor, colonel, and justice of the Hanover County Court. Before he was 10, Patrick received some rudimentary education in a local school, later reinforced by tutoring from his father, who was trained in the classics. As a youth, he failed twice in seven years as a storekeeper and once as a farmer; and during this period he increased his responsibilities by marriage, in 1754, to Sarah Shelton. The demands of a growing family spurred him to study for the practice of law, and in this profession he soon displayed remarkable ability. Within a few years after his admission to the bar in 1760 he had a large and profitable clientele. He was especially successful in criminal cases, where he made good use of his quick wit, his knowledge of human nature, and his forensic gifts. Approximate Image Size: 4 3/4 X 7 inches Approximate Overall Size: 8 X 11 inches CONDITION: Mild smudges on margin area only, otherwise in Very Good to Excellent Condition. Image is sharp, clean, clear and in Very Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side and Printed on heavier paper. Done in the right matte and frame, this print would look exquisite. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. N° de ref. del artículo 12456

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