Thomas Baxter

Thomas Baxter Jnr. (17 February 1782 – 18 April 1821) was an English porcelain painter, and a watercolour painter and illustrator.

Life and work Baxter (of whom an account is given in 'A Century of Potting in the City of Worcester' by R. W. Binns, 1877 ) was born in Worcester, the son of a china painter and gilder, who had workshops in London connected with the Worcester china works. Baxter received his first instruction in art from his father. He was a fellow student of Benjamin Haydon at the Royal Academy, as appears from a letter written by Baxter to Haydon in 1819. He was patronised by Lord Nelson, and was often employed by him in making sketches at his estate in Merton; He also painted for him a rich dessert service.

He also made drawing's for John Britton's book on Salisbury Cathedral, wrote and illustrated a book on ancient costume, and made two "very clever" copies of the 'Portland vase.'

Baxter died in London, 18 April 1821.