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      Richard Smith

      1818 - 1890

      Richard Smith

      At a glance

      • Born: 1818, United Kingdom
      • Museums on this site: Sheffield Town Hall
      • Died: 1890
      • Top 3 works:
        • Arthur Thomas, Capital Church Burgess of Sheffield
        • John Holland
        • George Dawes (1817–1888)
      • Top-ranked work: Arthur Thomas, Capital Church Burgess of Sheffield
      • Nationality: United Kingdom

      A Portraitist of Sheffield

      Richard Smith was a British portraitist who focused his artistic endeavors on capturing the likenesses of prominent figures and local dignitaries. His body of work is deeply connected to the history of Sheffield, documenting the individuals who shaped the community. Among his notable subjects were John Holland and George Dawes, as well as Arthur Thomas, who served as a Capital Church Burgess of Sheffield.

      His legacy is preserved through several significant portraits, many of which are held in important collections. His work includes depictions of:

      Several of his works, including the portrait of Lady Brown, are part of the collection held at the Sheffield Town Hall.

      By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      In which country was Richard Smith born?
      Question 2:
      In which year was Richard Smith born?
      Question 3:
      Which collection holds the work 'Lady Brown (1813–1881), Wife of Sir John Brown'?
      Question 4:
      Which of these individuals was painted by Richard Smith in 1852?
      Question 5:
      What was the death year of Richard Smith?

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      Works by motif

      William Smith — Richard Smith
      19th century
      William Smith — Richard Smith
      academic tradition
      William Smith — Richard Smith
      documenting the elite
      William Smith — Richard Smith
      formal portrait series
      William Smith — Richard Smith
      portraiture conventions
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      realism
      William Smith — Richard Smith
      reflecting victorian society
      William Smith — Richard Smith
      victorian era values

      Most celebrated paintings

      Arthur Thomas, Capital Church Burgess Of Sheffield — Richard Smith
      Arthur Thomas, Capital Church Burgess of Sheffield – hand-painted reproduction by Richard Smith
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      John Holland — Richard Smith
      John Holland – hand-painted reproduction by Richard Smith
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      George Dawes (1817–1888) — Richard Smith
      George Dawes (1817–1888) – hand-painted reproduction
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      John Brown (1816–1896), Mayor Of Sheffield (1861–1863) — Richard Smith
      John Brown (1816–1896), Mayor of Sheffield (1861–1863), Richard Smith
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      William Smith — Richard Smith
      William Smith, Richard Smith
      Painted by hand in oil from $178
      Lady Brown (1813–1881), Wife Of Sir John Brown — Richard Smith
      Lady Brown (1813–1881), Wife of Sir John Brown
      Painted by hand in oil from $178

      Questions & Answers

      Is Richard Smith's work still under copyright?

      No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

      How long did Richard Smith live?

      72 years (1818–1890)

      How many of Richard Smith's paintings are on ArtsDot.com?

      6

      What are the 3 top-ranked paintings by Richard Smith on ArtsDot.com?

      Arthur Thomas, Capital Church Burgess of Sheffield, John Holland, George Dawes (1817–1888)

      What color palette characterizes Richard Smith's work?

      earthy

      Where is Richard Smith from?

      United Kingdom

      In which country was Richard Smith born?

      United Kingdom

      Who is Richard Smith?

      A Portraitist of Sheffield Richard Smith was a British portraitist who focused his artistic endeavors on capturing the likenesses of prominent figures and local dignitaries. His body of work is deeply connected to the history of Sheffield, documenting the individuals who shaped the community. Among his notable subjects were John Holland and George Dawes, as well as Arthur Thomas, who served as a Capital Church Burgess of Sheffield. His legacy is preserved through several significant portraits

      What art period did Richard Smith belong to?

      19th Century

      What was the death year of Richard Smith?

      1890