Portrait of John Brown, December 12, 1859

    Portrait of John Brown
    Courtesy of Library of Congress, Black, James Wallace, and Martin M. Lawrence, Black & Batchelder, 12 December 1859

    Description 

    The portrait is of abolitionist John Brown and was published 10 days after he was executed for charges of treason against the United States. The photograph shows a three-quarter length portrait of Brown with beard at the age of 59.

    Source-Dependent Questions

    • Based on the photograph and the notes regarding the photograph, how do you think the photographer views John Brown?
    • What three adjectives would you use to describe John Brown’s appearance in this photo?

    Citation Information 

    Black, James Wallace, and Martin M. Lawrence, Black & Batchelder, 12 December 1859. Courtesy of Library of Congress

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