Rhetorician Collection

MAO TSE-TUNG: POSTER, 1973. March Forward to Achieve Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (Mao Tse-tung greeting the Red Guards in Tiananmen Square, Beijing). Chinese poster, 1973

PATRICK HENRY, 1775. Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Orator and politician Patrick Henry delivering his landmark speech on the Rights of the Colonies before the Virginia Assembly

PATRICK HENRY (1736-1799). American revolutionary hero and orator. Henry speaking to the First Continental Congress in 1774. After a painting by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, 1895

HELEN KELLER (1880-1968). American author and lecturer. Photographed in 1905

Portrait of Matheus de Casteleyn, Priest and Rhetorician in Oudenaarde, 1732-1771. Creator: Jan Maurits Quinkhard
Portrait of Matheus de Casteleyn, Priest and Rhetorician in Oudenaarde, 1732-1771

Apuleius, Roman writer, philosopher and rhetorician (litho)
5208294 Apuleius, Roman writer, philosopher and rhetorician (litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apuleius (c124-c170), Roman writer, philosopher and rhetorician

Hartwig Schmidenstedt, German rhetorician
6040001 Hartwig Schmidenstedt, German rhetorician. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hartwig Schmidenstedt, German rhetorician, 1539-1595. Hartvicus Smidenstet Philos)

Marble chair of Polamon, the Lesbian rhetorician still existing at Mitilene (engraving)
5200900 Marble chair of Polamon, the Lesbian rhetorician still existing at Mitilene (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble chair of Polamon)

Head of the Roman philosopher Apuleius (engraving)
3647856 Head of the Roman philosopher Apuleius (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of the Roman philosopher Apuleius (125-170)

Lorenzo Valla, c1407-1457, Italian humanist
6040031 Lorenzo Valla, c1407-1457, Italian humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorenzo Valla, c1407-1457, Italian humanist, rhetorician)

Isocrates, (436-338 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Isocrates, (436-338 BC), 1830. Isocrates (436-338 BC) Ancient Greek rhetorician and one of the ten Attic orators. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R

Hugh Blair, (1718-1800), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Hugh Blair, (1718-1800), 1830. Hugh Blair (1718-1800) Scottish minister, author, rhetorician and theorists of written discourse, a valuable part of the Scottish Enlightenment

Apuleius, (c124-170 AD), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Apuleius, (c124-170 AD), 1830. Lucius Apuleius Madaurensis (c124-170 AD) Latin-language prose writer, philosopher and rhetorician, a Numidian who lived under the Roman Empire

Bust of Marcus Annaeus Seneca, the Elder (c55 BC-40 AD), Roman Rhetorician, c1st century

Hugh Blair, 1718 To 1800. Scottish Minister Of Religion, Author, Rhetorician And Theorist Of Written Discourse. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Isocrates, 436 To 338 Bc. Ancient Greek Rhetorician, One Of The Ten Attic Orators. From Crabbs Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Lucius Apuleius Ad 123-5 To C Ad 180 Platonic Philosopher Rhetorician And Author Frontspiece To The Book The Story Of Cupid And Psyche By Lucius Apuleius Published 1903

Isokrates (436-338 BC). Bust
Isokrates (436-338 BC). Athenian orator. Bust. Roman copy after a original greek. 3rd century BC. Marble. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

ISOCRATES (436-338 BC). Ancient Greek rhetorician and one of the ten Attic orators. From the book Pinacotheca imaginum illustrium by Gian Vittorio de Rossi (1577-1647). Engraving. SPAIN

KELLER & BELL, 1894. Helen Keller (left) with her teacher, Anne Sullivan Macy, and Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone and teacher of the deaf. Photographed at Chautauqua, New York, 1894

Cicero pronouncing his first oration against Catiline in the Roman Senate in 64 B. C
CICERO IN SENATE. Cicero pronouncing his first oration against Catiline in the Roman Senate in 64 B.C. After the mural painting by Cesare Maccari

ROMAN SENATE: CATILINE. Cicero denounces Catiline (c108-62 B. C. ) in the Senate. Line engraving, 19th century
ROMAN SENATE: CATILINE. Cicero denounces Catiline (c108-62 B.C.) in the Senate. Line engraving, 19th century

CICERO (106-43 B. C. ) at his villa in Tusculum: after the painting by Georges Labayle
CICERO (106-43 B.C.) at his villa in Tusculum: after the painting by Georges Labayle

Quintillian ( 35 - after 96). Roman rhetorician from Hispania. Engraving

Vico, Giovanni Battista (1668-1744). Italian political philosopher, rhetorician, historian, and jurist. Oil

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American writer and lecturer. Helen Keller reading First Lady Grace Coolidges lips with her hand, 11 January 1926

CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN (1860-1935). American feminist, writer, and reformer. Oil over a photograph

Portrait of Gerbrand Adriaensz. Bredero, print maker: Hessel Gerritsz, Willem Pietersz. Buytewech, Samuel Coster, 1622

Decimus Maximus Ausonius (c. 310-395) 1584 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF113422 Decimus Maximus Ausonius (c.310-395) 1584 (engraving) (b&w photo) by French School, (16th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

SOJOURNER TRUTH (c1797-1883). Assumed name of Isabella Baumfree, American lecturer and reformer. Carte-de-visite photograph, 1864

CORNELIUS TACITUS (55?-after 117 A. D. ). Roman orator, politician and historian
CORNELIUS TACITUS (55?-after 117 A.D.). Roman orator, politician and historian. Lithograph, 19th century

WENDELL PHILLIPS (1811-1884). American reformer

PERICLES (c495-429 B. C. ). Athenian statesman: aquatint, English, 1796, of a Roman
PERICLES (c495-429 B.C.). Athenian statesman: aquatint, English, 1796, of a Roman copy of a Greek bust from the 5th century B.C

ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL (1833-1899). American lawyer and agnostic lecturer. Photographed c1890

HELEN ADAMS KELLER (1880-1968). American author and lecturer. Keller (left) with Anne Sullivan Macy (1866-1936), American educator. Oil over a photograph, 1893

EDWARD EVERETT (1794-1865). American Unitarian clergyman, orator, and statesman. Original cabinet photograph

CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN (1860-1935). American feminist, writer, and reformer. Photograph, c1900

CHARLES JAMES FOX (1749-1806). English politician and orator. Oil on canvas, 1794, by Karl Anton Hickel

CHARLES FOX (1749-1806). English statesman and orator. Cartoon, 1805, by James Gillray criticizing Foxs defense of Prime Minister William Pitt against charges of corruption as an attempt to entice a

DEMOSTHENES (385-322 B. C. ). Athenian orator and statesman. Demosthenes practicing oratory
DEMOSTHENES (385-322 B.C.). Athenian orator and statesman. Demosthenes practicing oratory. Photogravure from an oil on canvas by Jules Lecomte du Nouy

JOHN BRIGHT (1811-1889). English orator and statesman. Lithograph, c1880

HENRI COCHIN (1687-1747). French lawyer. Lithograph, French, 19th century

JOHN BRIGHT (1811-1889). English orator and statesman. Original carte-de-visite photograph

ANNA ELIZABETH DICKINSON (1842-1932). American lecturer. Original cabinet photograph

LORD BOLINGBROKE (1678-1751). Henry St. John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke. English statesman and orator. Etching, English, 1819

BURKE & FOX. British statesman and orator, Edmnd Burke (right) in conversation with his friend, Charles James Fox. Oil on canvas by Thomas Hickney

JOHN BRIGHT (1811-1889). British statesman and orator. Canvas by W. W. Ouless, 1879
JOHN BRIGHT (1811-1889). British statesman and orator. Canvas by W.W. Ouless, 1879

EDMUND BURKE (1729-1797). British statesman and orator. Oil on canvas, 1771, by the studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds

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The art of persuasion has been a powerful force throughout history, with great rhetoricians shaping the course of nations and inspiring generations. From Mao Tse-tung's iconic poster, depicting him greeting the Red Guards in Tiananmen Square during the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution, to Patrick Henry's impassioned plea for liberty in his landmark speech before the Virginia Assembly, these individuals have left an indelible mark on society. Patrick Henry, an American revolutionary hero and orator, captivated audiences with his fiery speeches advocating for colonial rights. Whether addressing the First Continental Congress or rallying support with his famous words "Give me liberty or give me death. ", Henry's eloquence stirred hearts and ignited a revolution. Helen Keller, despite being deaf and blind from a young age, defied all odds to become an influential author and lecturer. Her resilience and determination serve as a testament to the power of communication beyond traditional means. Throughout ancient times, renowned figures like Apuleius and Isocrates mastered rhetoric as both writers and philosophers. Their ability to craft persuasive arguments elevated their status as intellectuals who shaped public opinion. Even in more recent history, figures like Hugh Blair continued this tradition by teaching rhetoric at universities. His contributions ensured that future generations would carry on the legacy of effective communication. From China to America, from ancient Rome to modern Germany - each culture has produced its own celebrated rhetoricians who have left their mark on society. The marble chair of Polamon still standing in Mitilene serves as a physical reminder of one such influential figure from Lesbos. In essence, these individuals remind us that words possess immense power when wielded effectively. They inspire us to use our voices wisely and purposefully – not just for personal gain but also for positive change within our communities. As we look back at these notable rhetoricians throughout history, we are reminded that true influence lies not only in what is said but also how it is said.