Jacob Hart Lazarus: A Portraitist of Victorian New York Jacob Hart Lazarus (1822 – 1891) emerged as a prominent figure in the artistic landscape of late nineteenth-century New York City, leaving behind a legacy characterized by exquisite portraiture and a masterful command of color and design. Born into a family of eight children in Greenwich Village, Lazarus’s formative years were shaped by exposure to intellectual ferment and burgeoning artistic ambition—a backdrop that would profoundly influence his creative trajectory. His formal training commenced with Henry Inman, a celebrated portrai…