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George Baxter, Advertisement: George Baxter, 11 Northampton Square, Patentee of Oil Colour Printing, Engraver on Wood, etc.

George Baxter

British · 1804–1867 · Printmaker

George Baxter (1804–1867) was an English artist and printer based in London. He is credited with the invention of commercially viable colour printing. (Wikipedia)

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  1. George Baxter, Half Length Portrait of a Gentleman, probably a Self Portrait, 1836, watercolourHalf Length Portrait of a Gentleman, probably a Self PortraitToovey's · £420≈ $702≈ €525Sign up to see
  2. George Baxter, The Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. Harris, pair of oil coloured ‘Baxter’ printsThe Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. HarrisArt+Object · NZ$799≈ $490≈ £388≈ €453Sign up to see
  3. MOUNTAINEERING - FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS FOR ALBERT SMITH'S THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANCWhyte's · €240≈ $304≈ £208Sign up to see

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George Baxter, The Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. Harris, pair of oil coloured ‘Baxter’ prints
The Reception of the Rev. J. Williams at Tanna in the South Seas, the day before he was massacred (with) The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, the Rev. J. Williams, and Mr. Harris
Art+Object · Dec 5, 2023
NZ$799Sign up free to see
George Baxter, (2), Chromolithographic - Baxter Print
(2)
Davidson Auctions · Jul 3, 2022
A$40Sign up free to see
George Baxter, 1. (Conversation by Fire), chromolithograph (3)
1. (Conversation by Fire)
Leonard Joel · Oct 16, 2016
A$160Sign up free to see
George Baxter, Half Length Portrait of a Gentleman, probably a Self Portrait, 1836, watercolour
Half Length Portrait of a Gentleman, probably a Self Portrait, 1836
Toovey's · Aug 13, 2014
£420Sign up free to see
MOUNTAINEERING - FOUR ILLUSTRATIONS FOR ALBERT SMITH'S THE ASCENT OF MONT BLANC
Whyte's · Dec 6, 2008
€240Sign up free to see
George Baxter, Reception of the Rev John Williams, Baxters print, c.1850
Reception of the Rev John Williams
Art+Object · Aug 23, 2008
NZ$313Sign up free to see
George Baxter, Lovers Letter Box, 1856, colour wood block on paper
Lovers Letter Box, 1856
Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 1, 1994
CA$220Sign up free to see
George Baxter, The Day Before Marriage, 1854, colour wood block on paper
The Day Before Marriage, 1854
Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 1, 1994
CA$138Sign up free to see
George Baxter, Lake Lucerne, Switzerland - after Turner, 1857, colour wood block on paper
Lake Lucerne, Switzerland - after Turner, 1857
Levis Fine Art Auctions · Nov 1, 1994
CA$138Sign up free to see
George Baxter, The Rev. J. Waterhouse superintending the landing of the missionaries the Rev Charles and Mrs Creed at Paranake (Taranaki), New Zealand
The Rev. J. Waterhouse superintending the landing of the missionaries the Rev Charles and Mrs Creed at Paranake (Taranaki), New Zealand
Art+Object · Dec 5, 2023
George Baxter, Landscapes and Ladies, series of polychrome engravings
Landscapes and Ladies
Maison Bibelot · Oct 31, 2023
George Baxter, Australia. News from Home 1852, 1852, oil on canvas
Australia. News from Home 1852, 1852
Menzies · Feb 27, 2020

Works in museum collections

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George Baxter, Advertisement: George Baxter, 11 Northampton Square, Patentee of Oil Colour Printing, Engraver on Wood, etc.
Advertisement: George Baxter, 11 Northampton Square, Patentee of Oil Colour Printing, Engraver on Wood, etc.May 1, 1844 · Letter press and Baxter process: aquatint key plate with oil colors printed from wood engraved blocks
The Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1918 — Open Access (CC0)
George Baxter, Prospectus for Queen Victoria Opening Parliament
Prospectus for Queen Victoria Opening Parliamentca. 1837 · Letter press and Baxter process: aquatint key plate with oil colors printed from wood engraved blocks
The Metropolitan Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rogers Fund, 1918 — Open Access (CC0)
George Baxter, Flint Castle
Flint Castle1830
National Library of Wales ↗
CC0 · George Baxter, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — National Library of Wales
George Baxter, J. Williams
J. Williams1830
National Library of Wales ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — National Library of Wales
George Baxter, Landing of the Missionaries at Taranaki, New Zealand
Landing of the Missionaries at Taranaki, New Zealand1844
Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery ↗
Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons (public domain) — Te Whare O Rehua Sarjeant Gallery
George Baxter, News from Australia
News from Australia1854
Yale Center for British Art ↗
CC0 · George Baxter, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Yale Center for British Art
George Baxter, Australia, News from Home
Australia, News from Home1853
Yale Center for British Art ↗
CC0 · George Baxter, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Yale Center for British Art
George Baxter, Gems of the Great Exihibtion Number 2
Gems of the Great Exihibtion Number 21852
Yale Center for British Art ↗
CC0 · George Baxter, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Yale Center for British Art
George Baxter, The Belle of the Village
The Belle of the Village1854
Yale Center for British Art ↗
CC0 · George Baxter, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Yale Center for British Art
George Baxter, The Great Exhibition: Exterior View from the Southwest
The Great Exhibition: Exterior View from the Southwest1851
Yale Center for British Art ↗
CC0 · George Baxter, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) — Yale Center for British Art
George Baxter, The Wreck of the Reliance (November 12, 1842)
The Wreck of the Reliance (November 12, 1842)November 1, 1843 · Steel engraving, with block printing in oil-based colored inks on paper
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Henry M. Huxley — public domain (CC0)
George Baxter, The Bride, cover for The Prima Donna Waltz sheet music
The Bride, cover for The Prima Donna Waltz sheet music1850 · Steel etching and stipple printed in black, with block printing in colors, on wove paper, laid down on ivory wove paper with letterpress in gold
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Henry M. Huxley — public domain (CC0)
George Baxter, Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, India, etc., also called The Large Queen
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, India, etc., also called The Large Queen1859 · Etching, mezzotint, and roulette on steel, printed in black, with color block printing, on ivory wove paper, varnished, laid down on original mount
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Henry M. Huxley — public domain (CC0)
George Baxter, The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary the Rev. J. Williams and Mr. Harris, from Two Specimens
The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary the Rev. J. Williams and Mr. Harris, from Two Specimens1841 · Steel etching printed in black, with block printing in colors, on wove paper, laid down on original mount
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Henry M. Huxley — public domain (CC0)
George Baxter, The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, The Rev. J. Williams and Mr Harris
The Massacre of the Lamented Missionary, The Rev. J. Williams and Mr Harris1841 · Steel etching and stipple printed in blue, with block printing in colors, on wove paper, laid down on card
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Henry M. Huxley — public domain (CC0)
George Baxter, The Dogs of St. Bernard
The Dogs of St. Bernardn.d. · Steel engraving colored with wooden blocks on paper
Art Institute of Chicago ↗
CC0 · Art Institute of Chicago, Gift of Henry M. Huxley — public domain (CC0)
George Baxter, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington1854 · Baxter process
Cleveland Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Malcolm L. McBride — Open Access (CC0)
George Baxter, Needle-box Print: The Royal Fleet in Kilkenny Bay (?)
Needle-box Print: The Royal Fleet in Kilkenny Bay (?)1850 · Baxter process
Cleveland Museum of Art ↗
CC0 · Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Clara S. Kraus in memory of her mother, Mrs.…

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