Edward William J. Savage (1761-1817) Edward William J. Savage, born November 26, 1761, in Princeton, Massachusetts, stands as a pivotal figure in the annals of American art history—a painter and engraver who defied convention and achieved remarkable renown despite lacking formal artistic training. His journey began with a practical apprenticeship as a goldsmith, honing skills that would later translate into masterful engraving techniq…