Asher Brown Durand (1796-1886) was born in New Jersey and studied engraving under the guidance of his father, a watchmaker and silversmith. Durand grew even more advanced in engraving via an apprenticeship to NJ engraver Peter Maverick (from 1812-1817). Upon completing this apprenticeship with Maverick, Durand opened a branch of the team’s firm in New… Read more »