The Mentor: American Miniature Painters, January 15, 1917, Serial No. 123

"The Mentor: American Miniature Painters, January 15, 1917, Serial No. 123" by Elizabeth Lounsbery is an early 20th-century exploration of the American miniature painting renaissance. The book spotlights artists who helped shape this intricate genre, explaining their techniques and showing how miniature portraits evolved. Readers meet important painters like John Trumbull, Edward G. Malbone, and William J. Baer, learning about their lives and most important works. The book travels back to when miniature painting began, from old manuscripts to its height during and after the American Revolution. It highlights the commitment and skill of these artists, noting the traits that made their art unique, making it a celebration of a special kind of fine art.