John Blennerhassett Martin

Who is John Blennerhassett Martin?

John Blennerhassett Martin, was an American painter, engraver and lithographer.

Martin was born in Bandon, County Cork Ireland, but emigrated at age 18 to the United States in 1815. He initially lived and studied engraving in New York City, then in 1816 moved to Richmond, Virginia where he lived and worked. Martin painted a series of portraits of Chief Justice John Marshall, as well as a notable portrait of James Armistead. He died in Richmond in 1857.