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George Baxter
A Pioneer of Colour: The Life and Legacy of George Baxter Born in Lewes, Sussex, in 1804, George Baxter emerged as a pivotal figure in the history of printing, forever altering how colour was disseminated and experienced. His journey began within a family deeply rooted in the world of print; his father, John Baxter, was a successful printer and publisher. This early exposure instilled in young George not only a technical understanding
of the craft but also an appreciation for its potential as a medium for artistic expression. By age twenty, he was already illustrating books produced by his father, demonstrating a nascent talent that would soon blossom into groundbreaking innovation. A move to London in 1827 marked a turning point, where he apprenticed with the esteemed wood engraver Samuel Williams, honing skills crucial to his future endeavours. Marriage to Mary Ha…
