William Baillie

William Baillie (Irish, 1723–1810) has 13 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

William Baillie (1723–1810) often known as "Captain William Baillie" was an Irish printmaker, known especially for works in the style of, or directly copied from, the etchings of Rembrandt. Usually described as an amateur artist, he was an officer in the British Army until 1761, and later held the post of Commissioner of Stamps. He also acted as an agent for art collectors, most notably the very wealthy politician Lord Bute.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of William Baillie's work on the site falls under Prints (11), Drawings (1).

Culture: Irish (13).

By orientation: 2 landscape, 11 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1639 to 1765.

Other Irish artists of the period

Artists from the same country and generation, also in the archive:

• Hugh Douglas Hamilton — 21 artworks
• Adam Buck — 13 artworks
• John James Barralet — 8 artworks

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 13 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many William Baillie artworks does Archive Lane have?

13 public-domain artworks by William Baillie are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was William Baillie?

William Baillie is catalogued as Irish (born 1723, died 1810).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

Can I filter this list?

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