John Baptist Jackson: 18th-Century Master of the Color Woodcut

John Baptist Jackson: 18th-Century Master of the Color Woodcut

Author: Jacob Kainen

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-12-05

Total Pages: 189

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Discover the innovative and prolific works of John Baptist Jackson, an eighteenth-century British artist and woodcut printmaker who lived and worked in Paris and Venice. This biography explores his unconventional techniques, including his use of overprinting and heavy embossing to create stunning polychrome prints and highlight areas of his compositions. Jackson's use of new, oil-based inks and a rolling press of his own construction set him apart from other printmakers of his time. His prints after oil paintings showcased his ambition and talent within the medium.