George Baxter, Master Colour Printer

Oil-Colour Prints from the Donald and Barbara Cameron Collection

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Merrill Distad

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Paperback / softback

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Bruce Peel Special Collections

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George Baxter (1804-1867) was a pioneer in advancing the art of colour printing. A perfectionist, Baxter not only engraved but also examined the prints as they were produced, often providing touch-ups by hand. Baxter's process was, in the end, uneconomical, and he died bankrupt, but no one did more to bring vivid artworks within financial reach of every household, or leave a more colourful legacy for generations of admiring collectors of Victoriana. His oil-coloured prints have given viewers pleasure since they began appearing in the 1830s. Thanks to Donald and Barbara Cameron's generous donation of their Baxter collection in 2010, the Bruce Peel Special Collections & Archives was able to mount a remarkable exhibition.

Author Biography:

Merrill Distad was Associate University Librarian for Research & Special Collections Services at the University of Alberta.

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May 16th, 2016

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Merrill Distad

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General (US: Trade)

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Bruce Peel Special Collections

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216x203x5

ISBN-13

9781551953526

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23908164

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