John Sartain

John Sartain (1808–1897) was an engraver.

Also recorded as J. Sartain; Sartain.

John Sartain in brief

Born
1808
Died
1897
Known for
engraver
Place of birth
London
Contents

Overview

Born at London in 1808, died at Philadelphia in 1897.

In detail

The field of work recorded is mezzotint technique. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Membership is recorded of American Philosophical Society.

Work by John Sartain is recorded in the collections of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, National Portrait Gallery, National Library of Wales, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Yale Center for British Art.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Sartain”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3182429: John Sartain

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