Explore the fascinating history and significance of Charles Willson Peale's allegorical painting of William Pitt, along with the statues it inspired in Cork and Charleston. Drawing on archival sources and expert analysis, this volume sheds new light on this iconic work of art and its enduring legacy. A must-read for art historians and lovers of American art.

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