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HISTORY

Samuel Alken entered the Royal Academy Schools , London, as a sculptor in 1772 . In 1779 , he published A New Book Of Ornaments Designed And Etched By Samuel Alken , afterwards establishing himself as one of the most competent engravers in the new technique of aquatint.


RELATIVES

The Alken family claims several well known artists .

There are some sporting paintings signed ''S. Alken'', but they may be the work of his eldest son, Samuel.