Portrait of John Brown, December 12, 1859

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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