Richard Smith

Richard Smith (1931–2016) was a British painter, designer and printmaker.

Also recorded as Charles Richard Smith; Dick Smith.

Richard Smith in brief

Born
1931
Died
2016
Known for
painter, designer, printmaker and artist
Place of birth
Letchworth Garden City
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles Richard Smith.

Born at Letchworth Garden City in 1931, died in 2016.

In detail

Richard Smith studied at Royal College of Art. the recorded working language is English.

The authority associates the name with pop art.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New York City.

Work by Richard Smith is recorded in the collections of Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Art Institute of Chicago, Auckland Art Gallery, Finnish National Gallery and Museum of Modern Art.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2150623: Richard Smith

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Elsewhere in Prints

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