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John Raphael Smith

John Raphael Smith (1752–1812) was a British painter, engraver and printseller.

Also recorded as J. R. Smith; John Raphael Symth; J. R. Symth; I. R. Smith; I.R. Smith; J R Smith.

John Raphael Smith in brief

Born
1752
Died
1812
Known for
painter, engraver, printseller, graphic artist, draftsperson, mezzotinter and pastellist
Place of birth
Derby
Contents

Overview

Born at Derby in 1752, died at Doncaster in 1812.

In detail

training under Thomas Smith is recorded. Samuel William Reynolds and William Hilton are recorded as having studied under John Raphael Smith. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London and Europe.

Work by John Raphael Smith is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Museum of Estonia, Art Institute of Chicago and Auckland Art Gallery.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “John Raphael Smith”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2470482: John Raphael Smith

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