Martial Law
1872 · Hand-colored engraving and etching in black, with selective glazing, on ivory wove paper
Sight: 62 × 81 cm (24 7/16 × 31 15/16 in.)
Art Institute of Chicago
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John Sartain
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John Sartain was an English-born American artist who pioneered mezzotint engraving in the United States.
Source: Smithsonian Institution · Trust score: 90% · Updated 1mo ago
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