Hobbe Smith

Hobbe Smith (1862–1942) was a Dutch painter.

Hobbe Smith in brief

Born
1862
Died
1942
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Witmarsum
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Overview

Born at Witmarsum in 1862, died at Amsterdam in 1942.

In detail

Hobbe Smith studied at Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten. training under August Allebé is recorded.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Membership is recorded of Arti et Amicitiae, Pulchri Studio and Sint Lucas (artist society).

Works named in the authority record are Portrait of a lady and Putti playing with flowers near a pond.

Work by Hobbe Smith is recorded in the collections of Amsterdam Museum, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Rijksmuseum Twenthe, Stadsmuseum Doetinchem and National Museum Paleis het Loo.

Distinctions recorded are Royal Prize for Painting and Royal medal made available by queen Wilhelmina.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Hobbe Smith”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q6791758: Hobbe Smith

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