Hon. J. L. M. Curry of Alabama 1860

This wood engraving by Winslow Homer, titled "Hon. J. L. M. Curry of Alabama," is a portrait of the Alabama politician and educator. Created in 1860, the artwork depicts Curry in a formal pose, wearing a suit and tie, and looking directly at the viewer. Homer's depiction is a clear and detailed rendering of Curry's likeness. As part of a series of portraits in _Harper's Weekly_, the print was commissioned to capture the likeness of a prominent figure. This artwork exemplifies Homer's early work as an illustrator before his rise to fame as a painter of landscapes and seascapes.