Tanner, Benjamin
Benjamin Tanner (March 27, 1775 - c. 1846) was an American engraver active in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Benjamin was the brother of the more prominent younger brother, the Philadelphia engraver Henry S. Tanner. Benjamin, who was based in New York City for most of his early career. Although is master is unknown, he most likely trained under the New York mapmaker Peter R. Maverick. His earliest work dates to 1792 and his is known to have engraved many of the maps for Reid's 1775 An American Atlas. Around 1811 he relocated to Philadelphia and established a business with his brother as a general engraver and map publisher. He also worked as a bank note publisher under the imprint of Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. perfecting the stereographic technique until roughly 1846.
One of the Most Decisive Battles of the War of 1812.
Macdonough's VIctory on Lake Champlain, and Defeat of the British Army at Plattsburg by Genl. Macomb, Septr. 11th. 1814.
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This is Benjamin Tanner's 1816 engraving of the Battle of Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain, based on a painting by Hugh Reinagle. A rather astonishing triumph against a superior force, the American victory at Plattsburgh proved to be one of the most decisive battles of the War of 1812 and hastened the war's conclusion. (more details)