Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith (1879–1959) was a British painter, artist and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Sir Matthew Smith; Sir Matthew Arnold Bracy Smith; Matthew Arnold Bracy Smith; Sir Smith; Smith Matthew; Matthew, Sir Smith.

Matthew Smith in brief

Born
1879
Died
1959
Known for
painter, artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Halifax
Contents

Overview

Born at Halifax in 1879, died at Chelsea in 1959.

In detail

Matthew Smith studied at Slade School of Fine Art, Giggleswick School and Manchester Metropolitan University. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with Post-impressionism.

Work by Matthew Smith is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Auckland Art Gallery, Museum of Modern Art, Tate and National Gallery of Canada.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Knight Bachelor.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q3299800: Matthew Smith

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