19th C. British Engravings by T. Baxter, ex-MFA Boston
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Thomas Baxter (British, 1782-1821), three engravings entitled,"Grecian Musical Performers", "Greek Tumbling", and "Comedian & Masks", from Thomas Baxter, "An Illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman costume: in forty outlines, with descriptions," (London, 1810), once in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston collection - see stamp on verso of each. All plates are signed as drawn and engraved by T. Baxter. The book that included these engravings was dedicated by Thomas Baxter to Henry Fuseli, Esq., Professor in Painting, and Keeper of the Royal Academy. Thomas Baxter was a China painter in addition to being an engraver. He studied and exhibited at the Royal Academy and his works demonstrate a striking penchant for line and an embrace of the Neoclassical movement. According to Baxter, inspiration for his compositions came from imagery found in pieces from Herculaneum and other ancient sites. Three beautiful examples of Baxter's work, each one set in a black mat. Size: 9" L x 12.125" W (22.9 cm x 30.8 cm); 11" L x 14.875" W (27.9 cm x 37.8 cm) matted
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, ex-Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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Thomas Baxter (British, 1782-1821), three engravings entitled,"Grecian Musical Performers", "Greek Tumbling", and "Comedian & Masks", from Thomas Baxter, "An Illustration of the Egyptian, Grecian, and Roman costume: in forty outlines, with descriptions," (London, 1810), once in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston collection - see stamp on verso of each. All plates are signed as drawn and engraved by T. Baxter. The book that included these engravings was dedicated by Thomas Baxter to Henry Fuseli, Esq., Professor in Painting, and Keeper of the Royal Academy. Thomas Baxter was a China painter in addition to being an engraver. He studied and exhibited at the Royal Academy and his works demonstrate a striking penchant for line and an embrace of the Neoclassical movement. According to Baxter, inspiration for his compositions came from imagery found in pieces from Herculaneum and other ancient sites. Three beautiful examples of Baxter's work, each one set in a black mat. Size: 9" L x 12.125" W (22.9 cm x 30.8 cm); 11" L x 14.875" W (27.9 cm x 37.8 cm) matted
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, ex-Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#130335
Condition
Sheets show normal discoloration and areas of foxing commensurate with age. Nice strong plate marks. Minor almost invisible nicks to some edges. "Greek Tumbling" shows a small loss to upper left corner. MFA Boston stamp on verso of each engraving.
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19th C. British Engravings by T. Baxter, ex-MFA Boston
Estimate $150 - $225
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