samuel sartain was an american artist born in philadelphia, pennsylvania in 1830. he was a well-known engraver and painter, and was the son of john sartain, also an accomplished artist. samuel sartain died in philadelphia in 1906. early life and education samuel sartain was born into a family of artists, with his father john sartain being a prominent engraver and painter. he learned the art of engraving and painting from his father and went on to become a skilled artist in his own right. artistic career samuel sartain was known for his engravings and paintings, and his work can be found in va…