The Mentor: Makers of American Art, Vol. 1, Num. 45, Serial No. 45

The Mentor: Makers of American Art, Vol. 1, Num. 45, Serial No. 45, written by J. Thompson Willing in the early 1910s, is a historical account that examines the contributions of prominent American artists from the colonial period to the early republic. The book focuses on portraiture and its role in reflecting American identity during formative years, featuring detailed profiles of artists such as John Singleton Copley, Benjamin West, and Gilbert Stuart. It highlights how these artists' works documented the nation's evolution and shaped its cultural identity in the wake of the Revolutionary War.