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Thomas Baxter (British, 1782-1821), two engravings entitled,”Paris in the Quadriga” and “Paris, Helen, & Cassandra” 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. Two striking 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
Condition: Sheets show normal discoloration and areas of foxing commensurate with age. Nice strong plate marks. Minor almost invisible nicks to some edges. MFA Boston stamp on verso of each engraving.
Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, ex Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
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