John Smart의 가장 사랑받는 작품은 메트로폴리탄 미술관(뉴욕)에 전시된 Sir William Hood (1766)입니다. 독자들이 가장 잘 알고 있는 명작 중 다음은 Baron Gustaf Adam von Nolcken (1775)와 Portrait of a Gentleman (1766)입니다. John Smart의 작품 40점이 등록되어 있습니다. 그중 가장 유명한 43점을 선정하여 제작 연도, 소장 미술관 및 작품의 특징과 함께 소개합니다.
각 작품의 검색, 방문 및 주문 수를 결합한 인기 점수를 기준으로 순위를 매깁니다. 11월 2026 업데이트됨. 이 페이지의 모든 작품은 린넨 캔버스에 수작업으로 제작된 유화 복제화 또는 원하는 크기로 제작 가능한 파인 아트 프린트로 주문하실 수 있습니다.
The portrait titled Sir William Hood is a work by the British artist John Smart. Born in Norfolk, Smart captured this sitter in a moment of quiet, aristocratic poise. The image presents a man of status, his presence defined by the sharp contrast of a white cravat against a deep crimson waistcoat. It is a study of a single life held within a small, oval frame.
To hold this miniature is to hold a fragment of the Georgian era, a quiet encounter with Baron Gustaf Adam von Nolcken. Painted in 1775, the portrait captures the Swedish diplomat in a moment of composed dignity. He is presented in a three-quarter view, his gaze steady and his expression carrying the weight of his station. The subject is framed within an oval gold-toned locket, an intimate scale that demands…
is a portrait miniature executed by the British artist John Smart. Dating to 1766, the work captures a single gentleman from the mid-18th century. It represents a period of significant technical development in the art of the miniature, focusing on the intimate scale of the individual subject.
In the Portrait of an Elderly Lady by John Smart, the subject is captured in a centered, bust-length view within a delicate oval format. The perspective is a direct, eye-level gaze that invites a sense of closeness. She sits against a neutral, olive-toned background, a quiet space that allows her presence to remain the singular focus. Her expression is serene and slightly pleasant, carrying a weight of quiet wisdom through…
This 1777 portrait miniature, titled Captain Marriott, presents an intimate oval-shaped bust-length depiction of a young man in profile. Facing left, the subject is rendered with a calm and dignified expression that conveys a sense of quiet nobility or military poise. The composition is characterized by a vibrant, saturated red coat that stands in sharp contrast to the crisp white of his cravat and powdered hair. A soft, neutral greyish-brown…
To hold this miniature is to encounter a moment of poised dignity from 1773. The subject, a young man captured in a three-quarter view, gazes out with a calm expression that suggests a life of composure. He is framed within an oval composition, a choice that focuses the viewer entirely on the subtle nuances of his features and the texture of his attire. There is an immediate sense of presence…
This portrait of Robert, first Baron Clive of Plassey, was executed by the artist John Smart in 1776. The work presents the subject as a middle-aged man positioned in a bust-length view. He is depicted wearing military attire, which includes a red jacket with deep blue lapels. Gold embroidery adorns the edges of the lapels. A white cravat and a powdered wig frame the face of the subject.
이 캔버스들에서 가장 자주 등장하는 네 가지 주제와 각 주제를 대표하는 명작들.
이 페이지에 있는 작품을 가장 많이 소장하고 있는 4개의 미술관
| 소장 미술관 | 도시 | John Smart의 작품 | 이 목록의 작품들 |
|---|---|---|---|
 예일 영국 미술관 |
뉴헤이븐 | 10 | Portrait of a Gentleman, Portrait of an Elderly Lady, Captain Marriott |
 국립 미술관 |
스톡홀름 | 8 | Baron Gustaf Adam von Nolcken, John Smart Junior, the artists son, Lady Deering |
 클리블랜드 미술관 |
클리블랜드 | 5 | Portrait of Constantine Phipps, Portrait of Mrs. Nathaniel Bailey, née Lamack, Portrait of an Officer |
 메트로폴리탄 미술관 |
뉴욕 | 4 | Sir William Hood, Mrs. Comyns, Mrs. Caroline Deas |
The portrait titled Sir William Hood is a work by the British artist John Smart. Born in Norfolk, Smart captured this sitter in a moment of quiet, aristocratic…
To hold this miniature is to hold a fragment of the Georgian era, a quiet encounter with Baron Gustaf Adam von Nolcken. Painted in 1775, the portrait captures…
Sir William Hood (1766), 메트로폴리탄 미술관, 뉴욕. 다음은 Baron Gustaf Adam von Nolcken (1775)와 Portrait of a Gentleman (1766)입니다.
1741년에 태어난 John Smart은(는) 25세였으며, Sir William Hood은(는) 1766년의 작품입니다.
Sir William Hood, Baron Gustaf Adam von Nolcken, Portrait of a Gentleman, Portrait of an Elderly Lady, Captain Marriott, Portrait of a Gentleman, Robert, first Baron Clive of Plassey, John Smart Junior, the artists son, Portrait of Constantine Phipps 및 Portrait of a Lady. 위 랭킹의 각 캔버스 작품에는 제작 연도와 소장 미술관 정보가 포함되어 있습니다.
1760부터 1799까지 제작된 John Smart의 작품 40점이 카탈로그에 등록되어 있습니다.
대부분 예일 영국 미술관 (뉴헤이븐), 국립 미술관 (스톡홀름) 및 클리블랜드 미술관 (클리블랜드)에 소장되어 있습니다. 위 목록은 각 미술관과 해당 미술관의 작품 목록을 나타냅니다.
이 페이지의 총 43점의 작품 중 9점이 1770s에 제작되었으며, 그중 Baron Gustaf Adam von Nolcken입니다.
이 페이지에서 가장 오래된 캔버스는 Mrs. Comyns (1760)이며, 가장 최근의 것은 Portrait of Lieutenant General Daniel Burr (1799)입니다.
이 페이지의 43점의 작품에 걸쳐 있는 Man (6), White cravat (4) 및 Red coat (3)
이 페이지의 총 43점의 작품 중 4점에 Watercolor이(가) 사용되었습니다.
이 페이지의 캔버스들이 보여주듯, Neoclassicism의 정수를 만나보세요.
예일 영국 미술관, 뉴헤이븐은 이 페이지에 있는 작품 중 10점을 소장하고 있으며, 그중에는 Portrait of a Gentleman, Portrait of an Elderly Lady 및 Captain Marriott이(가) 포함되어 있습니다.
네, 이 페이지에 있는 모든 작품은 각 작품의 상세 페이지에서 원하시는 크기의 수작업 유화 복제화 또는 파인 아트 프린트로 주문하실 수 있습니다.
In the delicate, luminous world of eighteenth-century British portraiture, few names evoke the same sense of intimate precision as John Smart. A master of the miniature, Smart possessed the rare ability to compress the grandeur of the Georgian era into tiny, ivory canvases that felt as vast and profound as the souls they depicted. While his physical works were small enough to be held in the palm of a hand, the impact of his artistry was monumental, bridging the gap between the formal rigidity of classical portraiture and the burgeoning emotional depth of the Romantic movement.
Born in Norfolk, United Kingdom, Smart’s early life remains somewhat shrouded in the soft mists of history, yet the traces of his development reveal an artist deeply connected to the pulse of English art. His talent was evident from a young age; in 1755, he was recorded as a runner-up in a drawing competition for under-fourteens held by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. This early recognition led him to London, where he attended the drawing school of William Shipley alongside other notable contemporaries like Richard Cosway.
To gaze upon a true John Smart miniature is to witness a masterclass in light and texture. His technique was nothing short of alchemy, often employing the grisaille method—a sophisticated process where a monochrome underpainting establishes the foundational shadows and structural tones. Upon this skeletal framework, he applied incredibly thin, translucent glazes of color. This layering allowed light to pass through the pigment and reflect off the white ivory base, creating an ethereal, inner glow that seemed to emanate from within the subject itself.
Unlike some of his contemporaries, such as Cosway, whose work often leaned toward a more flamboyant style, Smart’s approach was characterized by a quiet, grey-toned palette and subtle flesh tints. He possessed a profound knowledge of anatomy, ensuring that his portraits were drawn with greater anatomical accuracy than almost any other miniature painter of his era. His ability to use fine white lines over loose brushstrokes to suggest individual hairs or the delicate stippling of a face provided a degree of warmth and depth that was truly unique.
Smart’s career was marked by both professional leadership and geographical exploration. He exhibited at the Society of Artists in London from 1762 onwards, eventually ascending to the position of president in 1778. His reach extended far beyond the borders of England; in 1788, he traveled to India, where he was based in Madras. During this period, he obtained numerous commissions, creating works that captured the essence of his subjects even while far from his London roots.
The historical significance of his work is preserved through remarkable collections, such as the Starr collection at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which includes a signed and dated miniature for nearly every year of his career. This chronological record allows scholars to witness the full progression of his style and the changing fashions of the period. Through his meticulous dedication to the art of the miniature, John Smart left behind a window into human truth, capturing the quiet, psychological nuances of the Georgian age.
