An example of Joseph Mansell's work demonstrating how a number of different subjects were printed at the same time on one sheet of paper that would subsequently be cut into individual prints.
Joseph Mansell was one of a few printers licensed by George Baxter to produce prints using his patented colour process. George Baxter and Le Blond are the most collected although there are some very fine examples of Mansell's work
Joseph Mansell was born in Northampton Square, Clerkenwell, London in 1803. His father was William. He acquired No. 35 Red Lion Square in 1849, from where he carried out his business and resided with his wife, Elizabeth Porthouse and their four daughters.
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An example of Joseph Mansell's work demonstrating how a number of different subjects were printed at the same time on one sheet of paper that would subsequently be cut into individual prints. |
Mansell obtained a license from Baxter around 1850 and his business became known for its embossed fancy stationery goods as well as colour printing. The business continued to grow and Mansell acquired the adjoining property at no. 36 Red Lion Square and finally 71 Addison Road, Kensington where he resided so that the Red Lion Square properties could be devoted to the business.
He exhibited at the International Exhibitions in London in 1851 and 1862 and at the 1855 Paris exhibition. Apart from his Baxter process printing, Joseph Mansell later earned a considerable reputation for his chromolithographic productions.
After Joseph Mansell's death at the age of 71 on November 8th, 1874 the business continued in his name until 1890 when all but the colour printing part of the business was merged with a competitor. The colour printing business continued for a time as Joseph Mansell Limited.
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