William Baillie (engraver), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

William Baillie (engraver)

Printmaker from Ireland

Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1723

Place of Birth: County Carlow, Leinster, Ireland

Date of Death: 22-Dec-1810

Profession: artist

Nationality: Ireland

Zodiac Sign: Gemini


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About William Baillie (engraver)

  • 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 Lord Bute.

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