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Very intriguing image after a painting by J.M.W. Turner. There are angels leading the way in the clouds. This was “Engraved for the Eclectic Museum by John Sartain”. Some foxing on the left side and was cut fairly close (1/4 in.) on the right. Additional information about John Sartain in the “About the artist” section.

A lovely image with rich soft tones after a painting by Russell Smith 1846. Minor age issues with print as shown. Additional information on John Sartain in “About the artist” section.

Very nice mezzotint engraving by John Sartain from a painting S.S. Osgood 1846. States “from the original in the possession of J Francis Fischer Esq.” Additional information on John Sartain in “About the artist” section.

A very nice mezzotint engraving by Sartain of a well known image by Joshua Shaw, The First Ship”. The bottom reads, From the original in the possession of Dr. G W Plantou. Small stain on the bottom and soiling and age marks on the print but still a very nice piece. Additional information on John Sartain in “About the artist” section.

John Sartain , 1808-97, American engraver, b. London. Shortly after his arrival in the United States in 1830, he received important commissions for prints after paintings by leading artists. He is known for having introduced pictorial illustration as an important feature of American periodicals, most notably in Graham’s Magazine and in Sartain’s Union Magazine of […]

Lovely image from a painting by Samuel B. Waugh, titled Zaida. Engraved by John Sartain, one of the most famous in the field of mezzotint engravings. Minor tear at bottom of sheet and light water stain on left of image. Additional information in “About the artist” section.