Albert Newsam

Biography

Albert Newsam (1809–1864) lies at Laurel Hill Cemetery, known for his artistic achievements as a sculptor and engraver who captured the likenesses of notable contemporaries. Despite facing personal challenges, he produced works celebrated for their precision and expressiveness.

Newsam’s artistry earned him admiration in Philadelphia and beyond, and his prints and sculptures remain cherished examples of mid-19th-century American visual culture.