James Basire

James Basire etched scenes with fine lines in the late 1700s to early 1800s. He made prints like “The Stoning of St. Stephen,” a dramatic religious scene in black ink on paper, and “Part of the quadrangle of Exeter College,” a detailed view of the Oxford courtyard. These prints belong to the quiet, precise tradition of topographical engraving, where artists recorded buildings and events with sharp accuracy. To see more of his careful linework, tap “Part of the quadrangle of Exeter College.”