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The enchanted island / painted by Danby ; engraved by J. Sartain.

The enchanted island / painted by Danby ; engraved by J. Sartain.

Print shows an enchanted island in a cove with rocks and cliffs on the left and a beach strewn with sea shells in the foreground; there is a figure standing at the entrance to a cave on the island and a woman a... More

The Diadem 1847 / Reverend W.H. Furness ; John Sartain.

The Diadem 1847 / Reverend W.H. Furness ; John Sartain.

Print shows a young boy walking between tall flowers in a grassy field and stopping to look at a butterfly on a flower blossom. Includes verse from "Song of the Flowers" by "Leigh Hunt": "The dear lumpish baby ... More

A black and white photo of a woman holding a baby The keepsake / Stephanoff ; Sartain.

A black and white photo of a woman holding a baby The keepsake / Steph...

Print shows Lady Ermengarde, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front, holding two letters in her hands on her lap, she has her head tilted slightly forward and to her left as she ponders the content... More

John Lothrop Motley, L.L.D. historian of the Netherlands / on steel by John Sartain, Philadelphia., after photograph from life.

John Lothrop Motley, L.L.D. historian of the Netherlands / on steel by...

Print shows John Lothrop Motley, half-length portrait, facing left. Caption continues: for the Eclectic. Illus. from: The eclectic magazine of foreign literature, science, and art. New York : Leavitt, Trow, & ... More

Queen Philippa interceding for the lives of the burgesses of Calais, 1347 / on steel by John Sartain, Philadelphia. ; the original by H.C. Selous.

Queen Philippa interceding for the lives of the burgesses of Calais, 1...

Print shows Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, kneeling before her husband, King Edward III, begging him to spare the lives of the six burghers of Calais who have sacrificed themselves by complying with hi... More

John Sartain on steel from a photograph by Draper, 1884

John Sartain on steel from a photograph by Draper, 1884

Print shows engraver John Sartain, half-length studio portrait, seated, facing slightly left, holding a drawing board and pencil. (DLC/PP-2001:029) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Library of Congress.

Prince Napoleon and his wife the Princess Clotilde / on steel by John Sartain, Philadelphia., by Brady after photograph from life.

Prince Napoleon and his wife the Princess Clotilde / on steel by John ...

Print shows Prince Napoléon-Joseph-Charles-Paul Bonaparte, half-length portrait, facing front, standing behind Princess Clotilde, three-quarter length portrait, seated, facing front, with right hand to her chin... More

Columbus / painted by J.M.W. Turner R.A. ; engraved for the Eclectic Museum by John Sartain.

Columbus / painted by J.M.W. Turner R.A. ; engraved for the Eclectic M...

Print shows an anxious Christopher Columbus standing on the deck of his ship at night, under a crescent moon, searching the horizon for any sign of land. There appear to be two figures in the dark clouds direct... More

The happy family / mezzotint by Sartain expressly for Miss Leslie's Magazine.

The happy family / mezzotint by Sartain expressly for Miss Leslie's Ma...

Print shows a family gathered in a parlor for tea; seated at a table are the father, holding a book and with a young daughter leaning on his knee, and the mother, pouring tea, also present are another daughter ... More

"Have ye beheld the young god of the seas" / Ward ; Sartain.

"Have ye beheld the young god of the seas" / Ward ; Sartain.

Print shows a young boy with wings borne across the sea by three female figures. The title is a line from John Keats' poem "Hyperion". (DLC/PP-1998:151.32) Forms part of: Marian S. Carson collection at the Lib... More