John William Orr: A Pioneer of American Wood Engraving John William Orr (1815–1887) stands as a monumental figure in the history of American art and printmaking, celebrated primarily for his meticulous wood engravings that breathed life into Victorian New York City and beyond. Born on March 31, 1815, in Ireland—a nation steeped in artistic tradition—he embarked upon an extraordinary journey that ultimately led him to Buffalo, New York…