John Milton (Version 2)

[ca. 1750–1920]

Scene containing a man (John Milton) seated in a chair outdoors surrounded by two women with books and one woman with a stringed instrument. A large arched wall is to the left and trees near a body of water at the back right. Additional information written by Nelson Coon, research librarian at Perkins: "John Milton (1608-1674) became blind in 1652 at 44 years old. He continued as secretary to the council of State with the aid of assistants, until 1659. See Funk & Wagnall Standard Encyclopedia."