Isaac Basire (engraver)
Isaac Basire | |
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Born | 20 September 1704 |
Died | 24 August 1768 | (aged 63)
Children | James and 2 other sons |
Isaac Basire (20 September 1704 – 24 August 1768) was an
Family
He was born in
James Basire
James Basire, also known as James Basire Sr., was the most significant of the family of engravers. He was noted for his skill at architectural prints and his apprenticing of the young William Blake.
James Basire II
James Basire the second (12 November 1769 – 13 May 1822) succeeded his father in an appointment from the Society of Antiquaries, indicating that he was a good draughtsman, a capable and accomplished engraver. His work and methods were nearly indistinguishable from his father's. Much of his best work was published by the Society of Antiquaries in 1808.
James Basire III
The last known James Basire was born in 1796 and died in London on 17 May 1869. He did a number of plates of
References
- ISBN 978-0300193886.
- ^ Notes and Queries Series 7 Volume II. 1886. p. 391.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: "Basire, Isaac (1704-1768)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.