Title
Colonel William Leete Stone, 1839. Creator: William Page (American, 1811-1885).
Caption
Colonel William Leete Stone, 1839. William Leete Stone (1792-1844) was a writer and editor in New York. From the 1820s, he fervently advocated the abolition of slavery in the United States. He actively supported a variety of other liberal causes, including the Greek war of independence and a campaign against the influence of Masonry in American government. About the time this portrait was made, Stone became the first superintendent of public schools in New York. The sitters's upward gaze captures his enthusiasm and energy. The portrait was shown at The National Academy of Design, New York, in 1839.
Credit line
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Reference
HRM19F76_095
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45,5Mb (1,8Mb) / 11,9in x 14,8in / 3572 x 4450 (300dpi)