Egan, James
James Egan (1799 - October 2, 1842) was an Irish mezzotint engraver. Eagan was born in County Rothcommon, northeastern Ireland. In his youth, he worked for engraver Samuel William Reynolds (1773 - 1835) and gradually learned the craft. Striking out on his own, Egan engraved works by some of the leading British artists of the day. He nonetheless struggled with consumption for the last 10 years of his life and died young at just 43.
'Whosoever commands the sea commands the trade; whosoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world.' -Raleigh
This Genealogical Tree of British Naval Victors Is Humbly Dedicated to His Most Gracious Majesty, William the Fourth...
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This is Henry Innes' aquatint 'genealogical tree' of British naval commanders, engraved by James Egan and published by J. W. Laird in 1841. The tree charts the growth and professionalization of the Royal Navy, along with the many victories by which it established itself as the preeminent power upon the world's seas. (more details)