James Charles Armytage Explained

James Charles Armytage ( - 28 April 1897^[1]) was an English engraver of the 19th century. He produced over 200 plates.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]} He was described by John Ruskin in Modern Painters as "first rate" and Ruskin used Armytage for many of his books. He specialized in small books and by the end of his life he was considered the last to specialize in his profession.

References

1. Devon Libraries Local Studies Service: Biographical dictionary of printmakers: A-D . URL last accessed 2020-10-21.
2. Web site: Explore: James Charles Armytage. Government of the United Kingdom, Department for Culture, Media & Sport. 7 October 2023.
3. Web site: James Charles Armytage (1820-1897). Antique Print & Map Room. 7 October 2023.
4. Web site: James Charles Armytage. Smithsonian American Art Museum. 7 October 2023.
5. Web site: The Electronic Editions of John Ruskin's Modern Painters I. 38, 46. NEW YORK: LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO. 1903. 1903. 7 October 2023.

External links

• An engraving of by Charles Bentley with a poetical illustration by Letitia Elizabeth Landon.

Further reading

• Hunnisett, B.: Dictionary of British Steel Engravers; F. Lewis, 1981. .