Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Accession Number
1967-58-1
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
George Baxter (1804–1867) created this untitled print in 1856, now preserved in the Smithsonian American Art Museum. A British artist and inventor, Baxter developed an early color printing process that combined engraving with multiple wood and metal blocks to achieve vibrant hues without hand-coloring. His work helped bring affordable, high-quality images to a broader audience during the mid-Victorian period. Classified simply as a print, the piece reflects the growing importance of reproductive techniques in 19th-century visual culture. These methods allowed artworks and illustrations to rea...