The Legacy of a Philadelphia Master In the heart of nineteenth-century Philadelphia, a city then blossoming with cultural ambition, Samuel Sartain emerged as a vital figure in the American fine arts. Born in 1830 into a lineage defined by craftsmanship and creative vision, Sartain was far more than a mere practitioner of his craft; he was a custodian of a family tradition that bridged the gap between meticulous engraving and expressiv…