Being A Selection From The National Portrait Gallery (1899)
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its original content while acknowledging potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages due to its age. Emphasizing its cultural significance, the edition aims to protect and promote literature by providing an affordable, high-quality reproduction that remains true to the original text.
Featuring 150 diverse artworks, this volume presents a rich tapestry of influential Americans throughout history, from politicians to artists and athletes. Each piece, drawn from the National Portrait Gallery, is paired with insightful commentary that highlights the individual's life and contributions. Notable figures include Mark Twain, Rosa Parks, and Oprah Winfrey, among others. This collection not only celebrates their legacies but also offers a compelling narrative of America's cultural and historical evolution.
A gorgeous publication that reveals the historical importance of first ladies through portraiture. Each first lady has brought her own priorities and flair to the position that has never been officially defined. They have served as hostesses, trendsetters, activists, and political players. First Ladies of the United States features 84 portraits of the nation's first ladies, as varied in style and representation as the individual women they depict. From watercolors and oil paintings to engravings and photographs, this book celebrates the legacy of first ladies throughout history. First ladies are some of the most scrutinized public figures in the country, praised or criticized on everything from their fashion to their level of political involvement. There's no better way to explore their visibility and lasting impact than with First Ladies of the United States, which places remarkable portraits alongside an insightful essay and lively entries that illuminate the history of the women who have shaped the White House.
"The nation's only complete collection of presidential portraits outside of the White House"-- Provided by publisher