- Artist: Samuel Sartain
- Artist: Christian Schussele
- Publisher: Art Union of Philadelphia
- Printer: James Irwin
Clear the Track!
1854
Physical Qualities
Mezzotint, roulette, mattoir, and etching, Sheet: 839 x 637 mm. (83.9 x 63.7 cm.)
Image: 587 x 465 mm. (58.7 x 46.5 cm.)
Credit Line
Garrett Collection
Object Number
1984.81.2557
James L. Claghorn, sold to T. Harrison Garrett, 1885
Inscribed: RECTO: In plate, LL below image: 'PAINTED BY C. SCHUESSELE, PHIL.A 1852.'; in plate, LR below image: 'ENGRAVED BY SAMUEL SARTAIN. PHIL.A 1854.'; in plate, Lower C: 'CLEAR THE TRACK! / ENGRAVED FOR PRESENTATION TO THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ART UNION OF PHILA FOR 1854. / From the Original Picture in the Posession of James L. Claghorn Esq.r Philad.a / Entered according to act of Congress by J.L. Claghorn in the year 1854 in the Clerks office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.'; LR in plate: 'Printed by Ja.s Irwin'; BR Corner (pencil): 'Sartain, S'.
Artist
Christian Schussele
American, born France, 1824-1879
American, born France, 1824-1879
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