RARE HAND-COLORED ETCHING OF VIRGINIA’S
FAMED ORATOR AND POLITICIAN JOHN RANDOLPH

A rare etching of politician John Randolph (1773–1833), here identified “the Roanoke Orator,” a nod to the fierce debating skills and biting sarcasm that made him a feared opponent in Congress. This full-length portrait of Randolph shows him mid-stride, wearing a gray overcoat, a light purple riding hat, and blue.....