Papers, ca.1830-1896.

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Papers, ca.1830-1896.

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This collection contains eight letters, to and from John Sartain, concerning both business and personal matters, three prospectuses for his engravings, two contracts issued by his son William for engravings, and over 20 engravings by Sartain. The engravings primarily depict portraits, and mythical and religious scenes painted by such noted artists as Poussin, Le Brun, Sully, Stuart, and West. The commonplace books on microfilm are attributed to Sartain's daughters, Emily and Harriet. The scrapbooks on microfilm are mainly comprised of newspaper clippings that document activities of Philadelphia artists through reviews of other people's work and publicity surrounding the opening of exhibitions.

1 box : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.

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Sartain, John, 1808-1897

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Engraver, portrait and miniature painter John Sartain was born in London in 1808 and moved to the United States in 1830 after a seven year apprenticeship to London engraver John Swaine. Besides his banknote and portrait engraving, Sartain was noted for his magazine engravings. In 1849 he began his own magazine, entitled Sartain's Union Magazine of Letters and Art, but ceased its publication three years later due to financial troubles. Sartain was also the director of the Pennsylvania Academy of ...

Sartain, Emily, 1841-1927

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Sartain, William, 1843-1924

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Painter; Philadelphia, Pa. Came from a noted family of engravers and painters. From the description of William Sartain autobiographical sketch, 1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 82921674 ...