Samuel Alken
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Samuel Alken Sr. (b. London, October 22, 1756 - d. London, November 9, 1815) was an English artist. [1]
[edit] History
by Samuel Alken
Illustration, circa early 1800s
Samuel Alken entered the Royal Academy Schools, London, as a sculptor in 1772. In 1779, he published A New Book of Ornaments Designed and Etched by Samuel Alken, afterwards establishing himself as one of the most competent engravers in the new technique of aquatint.
[edit] Relatives
The Alken family claims several well known artists [2].
There are some sporting paintings signed S. Alken, but they may be the work of his eldest son, Samuel.
