1847-1851 251 Broadway, New York, New York.
1856. 274 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.[1]
1857 192 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.
1857-1862 238 Broad Street, next to Canal Bridge, Newark, New Jersey.
1869. 793 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1
1870-1872. 769 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1
1874. 744 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.1
N. D. The New York Historical Society’s Dictionary Of Artists In America 1564-1860. (New Haven, Connecticut and London, England.) 1957, P. 412.
McDougall, John Alexander (1810/11-1894).[2] Miniaturist and portrait painter. A native of Livingston (N. J.), he spent most of his career in Newark (N. J.). He visited New Orleans in 1839, and at other times he practiced his art in Charleston (S. C.) and Saratoga Springs (N. Y.). During the 1840’s and 1850’s he also had a studio in NYC and exhibited at the National Academy, the American Art Union, the American Institute (winning the first prize for miniatures in 1845, 1847 and 1848), and the Artists’ Fund Society of Philadelphia.
New York City Directories. (New York, New York.) Published by Thomas Longworth 1840-1841; T. Longworth & Son 1842; John Doggett 1843-1850; Doggett & Rode 1851; John Fowler Trow 1852-1856+.
1840. Not Listed.
1841. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.
1842. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.
1843. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.
1844. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 11 Park Pl.
1845. McDougall, John A., miniature painter, 386 Broadway.
1846. McDougall, John A. not listed.
1847. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.
1848. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.
1849. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.
1850. McDougall, John A., artist, 251 Broadway.
1851. McDougall, John A. not listed.
1852. McDougall, John A. not listed.
1853. McDougall, John A. not listed.
1854. McDougall, John A., paint, 205 Broadway—H-Newark.
1855. McDougall, John A., artist, 359 Broadway—H-Newark.
1856. McDougall, John A., not listed.
Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers.
1847. 31 Market St., Newark. (Portrait & Miniature Painter.)
1856. 274 Broad Street, Newark. (Photographic Coloring.)
1869. 793 Broad St., Newark. (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)
1870-1872. 769 Broad St., Newark. (Painter & Photographer.)
1874. 744 Broad St., Newark. (Portrait Painter & Photographer.)
1848 October 28. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) October 28, 1848, Vol. 17, No. 248, P. 2.
Premiums To Jerseymen—We select from the long list of premiums at the XXIst. Fair the the American Institute, the following awards to Jerseymen; Exclusive to the agricultural and horticultural departments, which are not yet published…
Silver Medals…
John A. McDougal, residence at Newark (Room 251 Broadway, New York) best miniatures.
1849 October 4. New York Herald. (New York, New York.) October 4, 1849, Whole No. 5598, P. 3.
Miniatures.—Mr. J. A. McDougal, Artist, Has returned to his studio, No. 251 Broadway, corner of Murray street, over Tenney’s, in Plumbe’s. Mr. McD. Is enabled by a process peculiar to himself, to copy Daguerreotypes, no matter how dim or faded, and give the expression as well as if from life.
Advertisement was recorded sixteen times between October 4 and November 23, 1849.
1857 January 13. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) January 13, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 10, P. 3.
The Metropolitan Gallery Of Art Will open on Monday, Jan. 12th, 1857, in “Our Building,” 192 Broad st., (opposite the Military Park.) The rooms have been arranged upon the most modern principles for the purpose intended, viz: the production of Photographs, Daguerreotypes & Ambrotypes.
The rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished; the Skylight is the largest in the State, and has not its superior elsewhere. Each branch of the business will be under the control of a competent artist. Mr. George Howard will have charge of the Photographic work, and J. Spencer Olds (formerly of this city) of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype department.
For the coloring of the Photographs superior artists have been engaged, among them Messrs. John McDougal, Esq., A. C. Hyler and Miss Demars.
Have now on hand a good assortment of Frames, Cases and Daguerreotype Jewelry. No pains shall be spared to please our patrons, who shall be treated with kindness and courtesy, and satisfaction in all cases guaranteed. C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from January 13 to 29, 1857.
1857 January 30. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) January 30, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 26, P. 3.
Card To The Public. Mr. Geo. Howard, one of the best Artist of the day has charge of the Photographic Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.
Mr. John McDougal, one of the best Artist has charge of the Coloring of the Photographs in either Oil, Pastil or Water colors at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.
Mr. Hiler & Miss Demars, who are now engaged in first class establishments in N. Y. city have charge of the coloring of Photographs in India Ink or Pastell, at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.
Mr. J. Spencer Olds, one of the best Artist of the day, has charge of the Daguerreotype and Ambrotype Department at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.
Ladies, gentlemen and children, wishing artistic Pictures, either Photographs, Daguerreotypes or Ambrotypes are invited to call at the Metropolitan Gallery Of Art.
The rooms are elegantly furnished, convenient and comfortable, and the facilities for producing beautiful Pictures are unsurpassed.
“Our Building,” 192 Broad Street. C. R. Brewster, Proprietor.
Advertisement ran from January 30 to February 9, 1857.
1857 February 10. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.
The Judson Gallery.—Seeing it announced by parties that I am associated with various Photographic and Ambrotype Galleries in this city, and feeling that this a constant embarrassment to myself, as well as leading the public to believe that I am not really connected with any. I have found it necessary to make an arrangement with one of these establishments. Desirous to form one that would give the joint pictures an artistic value. I have selected the best Operator in the city in A. Judson, No. 238 Broad st., one door above the Canal, whom I have also long considered the best Ambrotypist in the United States.
Having for a long term of years been conversant with the higher branches of the art, and constantly making it a study, my partnership with this establishment will add to the merit of the truly elegant pictures which Mr. Judson produces, and will, I feel confident, secure to this Gallery the favor of the public. John McDougall.
Advertisement ran from February 10 June 6, 1857.
1857 February 10. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.
The undersigned would hereby give notice that he has sold out his interest in the Ambrotype, Photograph and Daguerreotype Gallery of A. Judson & Co. to John McDougall, whose high merit as an artist will add to the otherwise just claims of the Gallery to public favor. E. D. Stilson.
Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.
1857 February 10. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 10, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 36, P. 3.
We desire the public to understand that we are prepared at The Judson Gallery, No. 238 Broad St. to furnish Photographs, Ambrotypes and Daguerreotypes in the highest style of the art.
Mr. McDougall colors Photographs in Oil, Pastelle and Water, of all sizes and every method; and copies Daguerreotypes or Paintings of deceased persons, guaranteeing a complete picture. His skill in Likeness Painting is too well appreciated by the residents of this city to need a reference.
A. Judson. J. McDougal. A. Judson & Co.
Advertisement ran from February 10 to June 6, 1857.
1857 May 22. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) May 22, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 121, P. 3.
An Attractive Exhibition For A Few Days At The Judson Gallery, One door North of the Canal. Where several fine Photographs, painted by McDougall, may be seen. Call before they are taken home by their owners. Likenesses warranted and all work done in the highest style of the Art.
Advertisement ran from May 22 to September 11, 1857.
1857 December 24. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) December 24, 1857, Vol. XXVI, No. 304, P. 2.
Holiday Presents…
Daguerreotyper, &c. Hopper & Freeman, 826 Broad; Brewster, 192 Broad; McDougall & Judson, next to Canal Bridge; and W. Henry Rolf, 354 Broad, will be prepared during the holidays to carry on their usual business of admirably counterfeiting—faces.
1862 February 11. Newark Daily Advertiser. (Newark, New Jersey.) February 11, 1862, Vol. XXXI, No. 34, P. 2.
A handsome photograph of S. B. Brittan, Jr., formerly of this city, killed at the battle at Fort Henry, is on exhibition at Judson and McDougall’s, just above the Canal, and attracts much attention. He was a young man of attractive appearance.
1869 September 28. The Sentinel Of Freedom. (Newark, New Jersey.) September 28, 1869, Vol. LXXIII, No. 39, Whole No. 3747, P. 3.
Closing of the State Fair…
The Premiums…
Music and Arts…
J. A. McDougal, Newark, 1st premium for photographs in oil, water colors and photographs of animals;…
1894 July 30. The Evening World. (New York, New York.) July 30, 1894, Vol. 35, P. 5.
John A. M’Dougall Dead. Celebrated Artist and Father of a Family of Artists. Newark, July 30.—John A. McDougall, for half a century famous as an artist and litterateur, died last night at his home, 151 West Kinney street. His demise was the outcome of a long period of illness.
Mr. McDougall was born in this city eighty-seven years ago, and from boyhood was a close associate of Edgar Allen Poe, Washington Irving, Nathaniel P. Willis and others whose fame is world-wide. These boyhood associations were continued as each developed in years and in talent, and forty years ago the little coterie comprised the most famous poet, writer and artist of the day.
At the height of his genius Mr. McDougall was considered one of the best landscape artists and colorist of the day. He had not done any work for many years, however. During Edgar Allen Poe’s vicissitudes Mr. McDougall remained steadfast, siding warmly with him in all his quarrels.
Mr. McDougall’s wife, an octogenarian, five sons and a daughter, survive him. All of his sons have followed his pursuit, and each has made good use of his inherited talent.
John A. McDougall, Jr., has required renown as an artist, and maintains a studio in Paris, as well as one in this city. Hary C. is one of the proprietors of the Sunday Call, of Newarkbutor to magazines and newspapers. Walter McDougall is, perhaps the best known of this talented family, through his brilliant cartoons in “The World.” Walter is also a clever writer of fiction and is President of the McDougall Publishing Company, of Newark.
The McDougall family is well known in Newark society, and Mr. McDougall’s death removes one of its most respected and revered members.
[1] Gary Saretzky online list of New Jersey Photographers
[2] Death date from obituary July 29, 1894.
