John Sartain (1808-1897)
Sartain was an American engraver and publisher who introduced pictorial illustration as a distinctive feature of American periodicals. He was born in London and came to America in 1830 with his new bride. Sartain is considered the father of mezzotint engraving.
- Date:
- 1870 circa 15 years
- Original Format:
- Photographic Print
- Item#:
- MES03501
- Height:
- 956px
- Width:
- 618px
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