James Trenchard
James Trenchard (1747–?) was an American artist, printmaker, and engraver. He was born in Penns Neck, Salem County, New Jersey and by 1777 had moved to Philadelphia to work as an engraver.[1][2][3] He was an illustrator for the Columbian Magazine and was its publisher from 1789 to 1790.[4][5] In 1793 he emigrated to England.[1]
James Trenchard | |
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Gallery
Depiction of the Great Seal of the United States, by James Trenchard, 1786_(cropped).jpg.webp)
View of the Triumphal Arch, an illustration of George Washington's reception at Trenton, engraving attributed to James Trenchard, 1789
See also
- Edward Trenchard – nephew
References
- Lacey, Barbara E. (2007). From Sacred to Secular: Visual Images in Early American Publications. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-87413-961-7.
- "Trenchard, James, 1747–". Library of Congress LC Name Authority File.
b. 1747 Penns Neck, Salem County, N.J.; d. England
- Mary Depue Ogden (ed.). "Salem County NJ Archives Biographies".
(V) George (2), son of George (1) Trenchard, died in Salem county - The sons were: 3. James.
- "James Trenchard". Art of The Print.
Trenchard was one of five founders and later the owner of the Columbian Magazine
- Gardner, Jared (Spring 2015). "The Early American Magazine". Common-place, American Antiquarian Society.
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