This sculptural model of Patrick Henry, now displayed in the central passage at Scotchtown, was made by Richmond sculptor Frederick William Sievers. The model was used to create the bust of Henry that now stands in the rotunda of the Virginia State Capitol building. In order to create the finished bronze sculpture, the artist first shaped the soft plaster into the correct shape. Then a mold was made of the plaster bust and finally this mold was used to cast the finished bronze statue.

In addition to his bust of Patrick Henry, Sievers was also commissioned to produce busts of Zachary Tyler and James Madison for the rotunda and Sam Houston for the old hall at the House of Delegates. His work is also visible on Richmond's Monument Avenue in the monuments to General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson and Matthew Fontaine Maury, both of which were sculpted by Sievers.