Alexander Anderson

Self-Portrait,

Maker

Title

Self-Portrait

Medium

wood engraving

Materials/Techniques

Dimensions

14.9 x 14 cm (5 7/8 x 5 1/2 inches) (plate)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Verso:in LL corner in pencil:53.120In Plate--Recto:in LL of Self-Portrait:S. Wallin; in LR:A. ANDERSON SC.In center under Self-Portrait:ALEXANDER ANDERSON, M.D./The Father of Wood Engraving in America.Born in New York, on the 21st of April, 1775.Engraved this portrait of himself, in April, 1858.In center under illustrations:IMPRESSIONS FROM THE FIRST WOODCUTS ENGRAVED BY ANDERSON.These were engraved in 1793 to illustrate an American Edition of the Looking Glass, published by Duvell.

Marks: Blindstamp on recto in UL:laurel sprigs under a shield with a crown over it and banner (?) over all.

Type

Credit

Gift of Holman's Print Shop

Object Number

53.120

Self-Portrait

Original--Verso:in LL corner in pencil:53.120In Plate--Recto:in LL of Self-Portrait:S. Wallin; in LR:A. ANDERSON SC.In center under Self-Portrait:ALEXANDER ANDERSON, M.D./The Father of Wood Engraving in America.Born in New York, on the 21st of April, 1775.Engraved this portrait of himself, in April, 1858.In center under illustrations:IMPRESSIONS FROM THE FIRST WOODCUTS ENGRAVED BY ANDERSON.These were engraved in 1793 to illustrate an American Edition of the Looking Glass, published by Duvell.

Marks: Blindstamp on recto in UL:laurel sprigs under a shield with a crown over it and banner (?) over all.

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