Framed Patrick Henry Arguing The Parsons' Cause by George Cooke

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks 
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 19.5" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx.36" wide x 29" tall

Frame Details:

We currently offer two lines of frames:

• Solid Wood Frames: Country Black Frame (main photo) or Grey Barnwood.
• Eco-Friendly BonanzaWood® Frames: Pitch Black, White American Barn, or Montauk Boardwalk. These eco-friendly frames provide the finish, look, and longevity of solid wood, yet are constructed of millions of tons of residual wood which is collected, cleaned and milled to uniform-size particles and formed to shape under intense heat and pressure.

Product Details:

Patrick Henry Arguing the Parsons' Cause by George Cooke is a compelling painting that captures an early and significant moment in American colonial history. This work depicts the young attorney Patrick Henry in 1763, delivering a passionate argument in a Virginia courtroom that marked the beginning of his career as a revolutionary leader. The Parsons' Cause was a legal dispute in Virginia that arose when the British Crown overturned a colonial law limiting the salaries of Anglican clergy (parsons). The case represented a broader conflict over the authority of the British government in colonial affairs. This moment in the Parsons' Cause trial established Patrick Henry as a prominent lawyer and a passionate defender of colonial rights. The painting by George Cooke commemorates this pivotal event, offering a visual representation of Henry’s early contributions to the cause of independence.