The Painter's fire Book

A fascinating look at how art and artists helped shape revolutionary ideals during the American Revolution. Historian Zara Anishanslin tells the intertwined stories of three bold and largely forgotten figures—British painter Robert Edge Pine, American-born wax sculptor Patience Wright, and Prince Demah, the first known enslaved portrait painter in America. From London to Boston and Philadelphia, these artists risked their lives and reputations to declare independence, using paint, wax, and canvas as their weapons.

Through their work and networks, they challenged the monarchy, inspired rebellion, and reimagined liberty alongside familiar names like Benjamin Franklin and Phillis Wheatley. This powerful and deeply researched history reveals a vibrant, transatlantic world of revolutionary culture—and how artists fought for American ideals long before the new nation was born.

Details:

• Genre: History / American Revolution / Art & Biography
• Format: Hardcover
  
• Best for: Readers interested in untold Revolutionary stories, early American art, and historical biography.