Ephraim W. Bouvé: A Boston Engraver’s Vision of Biblical Narrative Ephraim W. Bouvé (c. 1817-1897) stands as a testament to the flourishing artistic landscape of mid-nineteenth century Boston, Massachusetts—a city renowned for its intellectual ferment and burgeoning printmaking tradition. While overshadowed by contemporaries like Washington Allston and Frederic Church, Bouvé’s meticulous engravings offer a unique glimpse into Victorian sensibilities and a profound engagement with religious iconography. His output reflects not merely technical skill but also an artistic impulse driven by a de…