John Cameron

John Cameron was a printmaker whose documented activity spans the period between 1865 and 1872. His output consists primarily of graphic works, seven of which are represented in major institutional collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The known body of John Cameron prints suggests a focus on satirical or political commentary contemporary to the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. Representative titles held in museum collections include the highly narrative The Capture of an Unprotected Female, or the Close of the Rebellion, The Democracy in Search of a Candidate, and An Impending Catastrophe. Other documented works include Jeff's Last Shift and The Smelling Committee.

The historical significance of John Cameron’s work is established by its preservation in museum collections. These prints, which offer insight into 19th-century American graphic arts, are frequently made accessible as downloadable artwork, often available as high-quality prints through specialized archives.