Image

Alexander Anderson

Self-Portrait

Description

Maker

Alexander Anderson (American, 1775-1870), designer

Title

Self-Portrait

Year

1858

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

wood engraving

Supports

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.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Holman's Print Shop

Object Number

53.120

Type

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Alexander Anderson (American, 1775-1870), designer
Self-Portrait, 1858
wood engraving
14.9 x 14 cm (5 7/8 x 5 1/2 inches) (plate)
Gift of Holman's Print Shop 53.120

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