James McArdell

James McArdell was an active printmaker and artist between the years 1729 and 1745. His body of work, concentrated on printmaking, is represented by fifteen documented examples preserved in international museum collections.

McArdell's output encompasses both original compositions and reproductions of established masterworks. Notable prints held in museum databases include the portraits James Lockhart and Lisabetta, along with the reproductive print Rembrandt's Mother. The work Rubens with his Wife and Child is also frequently cited among his surviving documented works.

The enduring quality of McArdell’s work is evidenced by its institutional inclusion. His prints are held in prestigious collections globally, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rijksmuseum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These high-quality prints often enter the public domain, making McArdell's historical output widely available as downloadable artwork for academic study and appreciation.