James S. Baillie
Prolific Currier & Ives lithographer and colorist
James Baillie started as a framer in 1838, and then became an artist and lithographer in 1843 or 1844. He discovered how to color lithographs while working as an independent contractor for Currier & Ives in the mid 1840’s. A prolific lithographer and colorist for Currier & Ives; his prints were extremely popular with a wide distribution. J. Baillie spent his later years concentrating on painting instead of lithography.
Artworks by this artist (4 total)
- A View of the Town, and Harbour of San Francisco ca. 1849[-]1852
- Bombardment of Vera Cruz mid-19th century
- View of J.M. Dunlap’s Hurlgate Ferry Hotel … mid-19th century
- South Sea Whale Fishery mid-19th century