Explore the history and production of Baxter colour prints, and discover how a pioneering method shaped early color illustration.
This non-fiction work traces the development of Baxter’s process, from its artistic roots to its practical methods. It also places Baxter’s prints in a broader context of color printing, engraving, and chromo-xylography, helping readers understand why these works stand apart from monotone illustration.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book casts light on the life of George Baxter, an artistic luminary who, unsatisfied with the black-and-white prints of his time, set out on a journey to bring color to the world. Through his tireless experimentation, Baxter developed an unparalleled technique of producing stunningly realistic color prints using a combination of woodcuts and aquatint engravings. His process, patented in 1834, revolutionized the field of color printing and had a profound impact on the art world. This meticulously researched volume traces Baxter's journey from his humble beginnings as a wood engraver to his rise as a pioneer in color printing. It explores the techniques he developed, the challenges he faced, and the immense artistic legacy he left behind. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332104017_0
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