Samuel Fb Morse Collection

Samuel F. B. Morse, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Samuel F.B. Morse, between 1855 and 1865. [Artist, portrait painter, inventor, photographer]

Study for The House of Representatives, ca. 1821. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Study for The House of Representatives, ca. 1821

Samuel F. B. Morse Self-Portrait, 1812. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Samuel F. B. Morse Self-Portrait, 1812

Men of Progress, 1862. Creator: Christian Schussele
Men of Progress, 1862

Samuel F. B. Morse, 1895. Creator: Edward Lind Morse
Samuel F. B. Morse, 1895

The House of Representatives, 1822, probably reworked 1823

Lydia Coit Terry (Mrs. Eliphalet Terry), c. 1824. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Lydia Coit Terry (Mrs. Eliphalet Terry), c. 1824

Eliphalet Terry, c. 1824. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Eliphalet Terry, c. 1824

Joseph Gales, 1821 / 1822. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Joseph Gales, 1821/1822

Rev. William Buell Sprague, 1834. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
Rev. William Buell Sprague, 1834

The Wife, 1829. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
The Wife, 1829

Samuel F. B. Morse, ca. 1870. Creator: Mathew Brady
Samuel F. B. Morse, ca. 1870

Portrait of a Young Man, 1840. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Portrait of a Young Man, 1840

Professor Samuel F. B. Morse, LL. D. 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Professor Samuel F. B. Morse, LL.D. 1850s

Samuel F. B. Morse, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Mrs. Daniel DeSaussure Bacot, ca. 1820. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Mrs. Daniel DeSaussure Bacot, ca. 1820

Susan Walker Morse (The Muse), ca. 1836-37. Creator: Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Susan Walker Morse (The Muse), ca. 1836-37

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Samuel F. B. Morse: A Man of Many Talents From his iconic invention to his artistic prowess, Samuel F. B. Morse was a man who left an indelible mark on history. Born in 1791, this American polymath is best known for inventing the telegraph and developing Morse code, revolutionizing communication as we know it. But there's more to Samuel F. B. Morse than just his groundbreaking invention. As an accomplished artist, he showcased his talent through various portraits and paintings throughout his life. In "Study for The House of Representatives, " created around 1821, we catch a glimpse of Morse's early artistic endeavors. In the self-portrait from 1812, we see a young and ambitious artist capturing himself with great precision and skill—a testament to his dedication to mastering different mediums of expression. Morse's passion for art extended beyond self-portraits; he also painted notable figures like Joseph Gales in 1821/1822 and Rev. William Buell Sprague in 1834—showcasing not only their physical appearances but also their character and essence. One particularly striking piece is "Men of Progress" by Christian Schussele in 1862—an homage to influential men like Samuel F. B. Morse who contributed significantly to society through their inventions or ideas. Even after gaining fame as an inventor, Morse continued pursuing artistry throughout his life. In Mathew Brady's photograph from around 1870, we see him aged yet still exuding wisdom and creativity—a true embodiment of lifelong curiosity. But it wasn't just about creating art or revolutionizing communication for Samuel F. B. Morse; family played a significant role too. His portrait titled "Lydia Coit Terry (Mrs. Eliphalet Terry)" depicts love captured on canvas—an intimate portrayal that speaks volumes about the importance of relationships in his life.