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Imprint Annotated Bibliography - 1983
53. Marks, Matthew S. "The Brooklyn Bridge: Symbol of American Progress." Vol. 8, no. 1 (Spring 1983), 26-30.
Completed in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge became both a potent symbol of American industrial power and a favorite subject of artists and printmakers. Lithographs, steel engravings, wood engravings, and etchings were made of the Bridge. Marks provides an interesting survey of images as well as historical background on the building of the Bridge and its importance as a symbol to the American people.
54. Martinez, Katharine. "John Sartain (1808-1897): His Contribution to American Printmaking." Vol. 8, no. 1 (Spring 1983), 1-12.
Sartain was a prolific mezzotint engraver with over one thousand prints to his credit, as well as an entrepreneur. Martinez has uncovered a substantial amount about his early training in Great Britain, his work in Philadelphia, and his style and technique. Until the panic of 1837, Sartain could rely on private commissions which were easily available. After 1837, Sartain turned to book publishers, finding his niche in literary annuals and gift books. He also produced many "framing prints," several of which are reproduced and discussed. Martinez's dissertation, The Life and Career of John Sartain was completed at The George Washington University in 1986.
55. Newman, Ewell L. "The Graphic Art of Henry F. Farny." Vol.8, no. 1 (Spring 1983), 13-25.
Held in high esteem by Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph Pennell, Farny specialized in depictions of the West. He was a frequent contributor to Harper's Weekly, Century Magazine, Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper and others. He also illustrated for book publishers, posters, etc. Born in France in 1847, Farny's family fled France in 1853, settling in western Pennsylvania. They moved to Cincinnati in 1859. He began working in a lithographic firm by 1865 and soon moved to New York where he worked for Harpers' briefly. His enthusiasm for the West developed slowly but was well in place in 1884. His interpretations of the American Indians and the West were realistic. In the 1890s he turned from book and periodical illustration to painting.
56. Will, Maureen O'Brien. "The Graphics Collection of the Chicago Historical Society." Vol. 8, no. 1 (Spring 1983), 31-36..
This article summarizes the high points and general topics covered by prints in the graphics collection. Not necessarily focused on Chicago scenes, the collection pertains to American history in a broad way. The collection of city views is noteworthy as is that of portraits. There are some one thousand Currier & Ives lithographs and a substantial collection of broadsides, as well as fine art posters.
57. Palumbo, Anne Cannon. "Joseph Pennell: The Formative Years of an American Printmaker." Vol. 8, no. 2 (Autumn 1983), 1-11.
In this well-researched exploration of the early years of Pennell's career, Palumbo discusses some of Pennell's early contacts with prints on display at the Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, his art training, and the predominance of painter-etching over reproductive etching in the 1880s. The influence of Whistler and French etchers on the younger artist is also discussed as are his illustrations of the 1880s, his membership in etching clubs, exhibitions of his works, and his marriage to Elizabeth Robbins, with whom he collaborated on many books. In the 1890s he became interested in lithography, which resulted in a book on the subject as well as the creation of over 140 lithographs. Despite his residence abroad, his illustrations were published in the United States and he endeavored to make American art better known abroad through exhibitions, lectures, and publications.
58. Trechsel, Gail Andrews. "Mark Catesby (1682-1749): Revelations of the New World." Vol. 8, no. 2 (Autumn 1983), 12-18.
The first major description of America's natural history was Mark Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands published from 1731-43. Trechsel's article provides solid biographical information on Catesby, his trips to the colonies, his training as an engraver, and his contributions to popular natural history study. His Natural History was extremely labor intensive, but he was able to publish one other book and two essays before his death.
59. Velthuys, Paula. "The Print Collection of the Maryland Historical Society." Vol. 8, no. 2 (Autumn 1983), 20-26.
Founded in 1844, the Maryland Historical Society focuses on material relating to the state and the region. Of primary interest are views of Baltimore, beginning with a 1752 wash drawing. The Society also has many prints by two Baltimore lithographic firms--E. Sachse & Co. and A. Hoen & Co. The latter firm was in business from 1835 to 1981. Also mentioned are three individuals--Fielding Lucas, Jr., publisher of illustrated books; Alfred Jacobs Miller, landscape and portrait painter; and Adalbert Johann Volck, political cartoonist of the Civil War. In addition, collections of frakturs, currency, and sheet music are described.
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