Leonora O'Reilly
Medium
Drawing
Classification
Drawing
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
Accession Number
NPG.95.59
Tags
About this artwork
Born New York City
Art Historical Context
In 1912, American illustrator Wallace Morgan (1873–1948) created this evocative drawing of Leonora O'Reilly, a trailblazing New York City native and portrait subject from the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection. Captured during the height of the Progressive Era, the work immortalizes O'Reilly as a fierce advocate for women's rights, serving as a testament to her pivotal role in the suffrage movement. O'Reilly was a dedicated labor leader and social reformer, championing workers' rights and gender equality through organizations like the Women's Trade Union League. Her portrait, housed...