Samuel Alken

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Samuel Alken Sr. (London October 22, 1756 – November 9, 1815 London) was an English artist.[1]

History

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.

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.

See also

Bibliography

  • S. T. Prideaux: Aquatint Engraving (London, 1909, rev. 1968)
  • M. D. George: A Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires, London, B.M. cat., vii (London, 1942)

References

Wikisource has the text of the 1885–1900 Dictionary of National Biography's article about Samuel Alken.
  1. ↑ The Grove Dictionary of Art David Alexander on Samuel Alken at artnet.com
  2. ↑ The Grove Dictionary of Art on Alken at artnet.com
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