William Baillie
ARTISTWilliam 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.
moreBiography adapted from Wikipedia: William Baillie (engraver) (CC BY-SA 4.0).
William Baillie, wall art & digital downloads
William Baillie (Irish, 1723–1810) has 2 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 2 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?
- 2 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.
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