Oliver Baker (1856–1939) was an English painter, etcher, designer and silversmith, best known for his role in the development of the Cymric Silverware line for Liberty & Co.
Oliver Baker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1856 |
| Died | 1939 |
| Occupation(s) | Painter, etcher, designer and silversmith |
Baker was born in Birmingham, the son of the artist Samuel Henry Baker. He studied under his father, with whom he shared a studio in Edgbaston, and at the Birmingham School of Art.[1] He exhibited at the Royal Academy frequently from 1883[2] and was elected a member of the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists in 1884.[1]
His younger brother Harold (1860–1942) was a noted photographer.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Biography for Oliver Baker". BMAGIC. Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ Levy, Mervyn. "Oliver Baker (1856-1939)". The Arts & Crafts Home. John and Chrissie Masters. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ Harold Baker Collection - Library of Birmingham
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