James Queen

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WA-00045306

Printmaking

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WikidataQ53505925

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Birth yearWikidata· 92%
Death yearWikidata· 92%

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Smithsonian
Tier 1 · Institutional85%

About

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James Queen was an American printmaker active in the 19th century, working primarily in lithography and engraving. Based in Philadelphia, he produced topographical views, portraits, and commercial prints that documented the city's urban expansion and cultural life. His technical mastery of stone and plate combined clarity of line with a keen eye for architectural detail and public commemoration. Queen's prolific output established him as a central figure in American printmaking during the antebellum and Civil War eras.

Source: Smithsonian Institution · Trust score: 85% · Updated 8d ago

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Art Institute of Chicago National Portrait Gallery

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