Alfred E. Baker
Alfred E. Baker was a graphic artist and printmaker active during the mid-nineteenth century, with known output dating specifically between 1835 and 1840. The entirety of his documented work confirms his specialization in the medium of prints.
Six of Alfred E. Baker’s prints are currently represented in institutional collections, establishing his work as a verifiable record of the period. All documented works are held within the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. His known repertoire includes the single print Three Loafers (Trois Originaux), as well as two related compositions documented with multiple copies or states: Vive la France, Balancier, Both in "Tow" and Vive la France, "French" Style in Broadway.
As the artist’s known period of activity places his output in the first half of the 19th century, Alfred E. Baker prints are frequently considered part of the public domain. This status often makes high-quality prints and downloadable artwork available for academic study and public appreciation.