Robert Smirke

Robert Smirke (1753–1845) was a painter, illustrator and artist.

Also recorded as Robert I Smirke; Robert, I Smirke; R. A. Robert Smirke; Robert Smirk; Smirke R.A.; R.A. Smirke.

Robert Smirke in brief

Born
1753
Died
1845
Known for
painter, illustrator, artist and draftsperson
Place of birth
Wigton
Contents

Overview

Born at Wigton in 1753, died at London in 1845.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.

Work by Robert Smirke is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Tate, Yale Center for British Art and National Gallery.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q10658585: Robert Smirke

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