Anonymous

“ The death of Mr George Howell Baker, A.R.W.A. at the age of 48, which occurred at his residence, Ingleside, Bridgend, on Friday night, has removed from the world of art a man of considerable ability and attainments. ”

“ Mr Baker was well known in Paris and London, was permanently represented in the art galleries of Cardiff, Bristol, Swansea, and Aberystwyth, and exhibited at the Salon, Paris, and the "Section de Gravures du Salon Artistes Francais." and a number of the best-known London galleries. In press notices he was included with artists in the front rank. He was a lecturer in art for Swansea, Bridgend, Port Talbot, Llantrissant, and the Ogmore and Garw Valley, and five or six years ago was made a member of the art council in connection with the Glamorgan Education Committee. ”

“ Amongst the oil paintings that have received favourable criticism are "Joan of Arc." in St Anne's, Rouen; "The Angel of Pity," in Venetian style, which was exhibited in the salon, Paris; "Dusk," "A Window in the Woodlands," "The Serpent in the Wilderness" (which was much admired) , and "The Model," a painting which was warmly commented upon by Sir Ernest Waterlow, and "In Memoriam." "Llanilid Church," a choice painting in oils was accepted by the Royal Academy. ”