Sartain family (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Family of engravers and painters; Philadelphia, Pa.
John Sartain came to U.S. from England in 1830 and established himself firmly in the Philadelphia artistic community. He was director of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts for 23 years and served as chief of the art dept. for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia and the 1887 American Exhibition in London. Four of his eight children became artists, William, Emily, Samuel and Harriet.
From the description of Sartain family papers, 1795-1944. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122546103
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