Image

Henry S. Sadd

The Spirit of 76

Description

Maker

Henry S. Sadd (American, ca. 1811-1893), engraver (printmaker)
After Tompkins H. Matteson (American, 1813-1884), associated artist/maker

Title

The Spirit of 76

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

mezzotint

Supports

Dimensions

Image: 37.8 x 47.9 cm (14 7/8 x 18 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Caption: “The Spirit of - 76. / From Matteson’s Picture Painted Expressly for this Engraving / Published by John Neale 56 Carmine Street New York”
LL “Painted by T. H. Matteson Esqr.”
LR “Engraved on Steel by H. S. Sadd”

Credit / Object Number

Credit

The Patricia Carroll Fitzgerald Mandel Print Collection

Object Number

2011.96.5

Type

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Tombstone

Henry S. Sadd (American, ca. 1811-1893), engraver (printmaker)
After Tompkins H. Matteson (American, 1813-1884), associated artist/maker
The Spirit of 76
Etching and mezzotint on wove paper
Image: 37.8 x 47.9 cm (14 7/8 x 18 7/8 inches)
The Patricia Carroll Fitzgerald Mandel Print Collection 2011.96.5

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