George Baxter
British (1804 - 1867) Primary

Crystal Palace, N.Y.

Early 19th century to mid 19th century

Sheet
11 3/8 in. x 17 7/8 in. (28.89 cm x 45.4 cm)

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• oil paint - A paint made by grinding pigments with a drying oil such as linseed oil. After 1940 alkyd binders were often added to oil paint to provide faster drying times.
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• Sheet Dimensions: 11 3/8 x 17 7/8 in. (28.893 x 45.403 cm)