A bit of National History in Central New York
![William Henry Seward by John Phillips older gentleman with grey hair in formal evening dress (black suit jacket and waiste coat and bowtie) with his right hand raised to his temple as if he is thinking](https://sewardhouse.org./sites/default/files/styles/full_width/public/2019.1.1%20WHS%20online.jpg?itok=EcDJohjN)
William Henry Seward by John Phillips
c. 1856
Oil painting on canvas, painted by Scottish-born painter John Philip, commissioned by George Washington Patterson, Lt. Governor and Congressman of NY and friend of Seward. John Philip (1817-1867) was a Victorian era Scottish painter best known for his portrayals of Spanish life.