Samuel Margolies

Samuel Margolies (1897, 1974) was an American printmaker and etcher known for his finely detailed urban scenes, portraits, and depictions of New York City life during the mid-twentieth century. His work is characterized by precise draftsmanship and a strong sense of atmosphere, capturing the energy and character of modern American cities through the medium of etching and aquatint. Margolies was recognized in his time as a skilled practitioner of printmaking, exhibiting widely and earning a dedicated following among collectors of American graphic art.