James Barton Longacre 心地よい空間へ
感性、 ではない
ギャラリーへ
ムードを選ぶだけで、空間がそれに応えます。光は冷たさや温もりを帯び、空気の流れが変わり、その感情を宿した作品だけが暗闇の中から浮かび上がります。それ以外のすべては、影の中へと退いていくのです。
James Barton Longacre
Early Life and Career Born: August 11, 1794, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Died: January 1, 1869, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania James Barton Longacre's early life was marked by a challenging home environment after his mother’s death and subsequent remarriage of his father. At the age of 12, he left home to seek work in Philadelphia. He initially apprenticed at a bookstore owned by John E. Watson, who recognized Longacre’s
artistic talent and facilitated his transition into an engraving apprenticeship under George Murray. In 1819, Longacre established his own business, quickly gaining recognition for his skill in portrait engraving. He produced illustrations for popular biographical books, including those of prominent figures like General Andrew Jackson. Chief Engraver of the United States Mint Appointment: 1844 – 1869 Longacre was appoint…