Gordon Ross Collection (#5)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States, (mid 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the United States, (mid 20th century). Roosevelt (1882-1945) was president from 1933 until 1945

Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Wilson (1856-1924) was President from 1913 until 1921

Stephen Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Stephen Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Cleveland (1837-1908) was twice president (1885-1889, 1893-1897)

Jefferson Davis, American soldier and politician, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Jefferson Davis, American soldier and politician, (early 20th century). Davis (1808-1889) is most famous for serving as the first and only President of the Confederate States

Daniel Webster, American statesman, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Daniel Webster, American statesman, (early 20th century). Webster (1782-1852) was a United States senator and Secretary of State

Henry Clay, leading American statesman and orator, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Henry Clay, leading American statesman and orator, (early 20th century). Clay (1777-1852) was secretary of state under John Quincy Adams

James Monroe, fifth President of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
James Monroe, fifth President of the United States, (early 20th century). Monroe (1758-1831) was president from 1817 until 1825

James Madison, fourth President of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
James Madison, fourth President of the United States, (early 20th century). Madison (1751-1836) was president from 1809 until 1817

Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, (early 20th century). Jefferson (1743-1826), was President from 1801 until 1809

John Marshall, American statesman and jurist, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
John Marshall, American statesman and jurist, (early 20th century). Marshall (1755-1835) was the 4th Chief Justice of the United States, (1801-1835)

Alexander Hamilton, American politician, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Alexander Hamilton, American politician, (early 20th century). Hamilton (1757-1804) was a statesman, writer, lawyer, and soldier

Benjamin Franklin, political figure and statesmen of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Benjamin Franklin, political figure and statesmen of the United States, (early 20th century). Franklin (1706-1790) was a member of the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
William Penn, founder of Pennsylvania, (early 20th century). English Quaker Penn (1644-1718) founded the province of Pennsylvania

Roger Williams, Anglo-American theologian, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Roger Williams, Anglo-American theologian, (early 20th century). Williams (1603-1684) was an English Puritan clergyman who founded the American colony of Rhode Island

Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Artist: Gordon Ross
Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States, (early 20th century). Lincoln (1809-1865) was President from 1861 until his assassination in 1865

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Gordon Ross: A Master Illustrator Capturing the Essence of Greatness Gordon Ross, an American artist and illustrator born in 1873, possessed a remarkable talent for bringing historical figures to life through his illustrations. His work graced the pages of "Living Biographies, " a series that delved into the lives of influential individuals from various fields. One such luminary was Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, the renowned Russian composer of the romantic period. Through Ross's artistry, readers were transported to Tchaikovsky's world, where melodies danced on paper and emotions soared with every note. The illustration captured not only Tchaikovsky's physical appearance but also his creative spirit that continues to resonate even today. Ross's artistic prowess extended beyond composers; he also depicted rulers who shaped history. In "Living Biographies of Famous Rulers, " Victoria, Frederick II, and Charlemagne came alive under his skilled hand. Each portrait conveyed their unique personalities and legacies – Victoria's strength as Queen during an era of great change, Frederick II's enlightened rule over Prussia, and Charlemagne's grandeur as one of Europe's most influential leaders. The breadth of Ross's subjects expanded further into science with "Living Biographies of Great Scientists. " Albert Einstein emerged from the canvas as more than just a physicist; he embodied curiosity and intellectual brilliance. Sir Frederick Grant Banting stood tall as a pioneer in diabetes research while Gregor Johann Mendel unveiled secrets hidden within pea plants. Antoine-Laurent de Lavoisier showcased groundbreaking discoveries in chemistry that revolutionized scientific understanding. But it wasn't just scientists who found themselves immortalized by Gordon Ross; famous men like Simon Bolivar fought for freedom across South America while Sir Walter Raleigh explored new lands with unwavering determination. Benvenuto Cellini dazzled viewers with his mastery in metalwork while Marco Polo opened minds to distant cultures through his travels.