William Baillie (engraver), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Printmaker from Ireland
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Place of Birth: County Carlow, Leinster, Ireland
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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