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EditorialJohn Smart, John Smart Jr, John Smart Junior (dead 1809), the artist's son, painting, 1765, Watercolor on ivory, Height, 3.4 cm (1.3 inch), Width, 2.7 cm (1 inch), Signed, JS.
EditorialPortrait of a Woman, c. 1776. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 8.8 x 7.6 cm (3 7/16 x 3 in.); unframed: 6.4 x 5.1 cm (2 1/2 x 2 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Mr. Shippard, c. 1776. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 8.5 x 7.3 cm (3 3/8 x 2 7/8 in.); unframed: 5.7 x 3.7 cm (2 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.).
EditorialSelf-Portrait, 1802. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor on ivory in a gold frame; framed: 7 x 5.7 cm (2 3/4 x 2 1/4 in.); unframed: 6.9 x 5.4 cm (2 11/16 x 2 1/8 in.).
EditorialPortrait of an Officer, c. 1794. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor on ivory in a contemporary gold frame with plain back; framed: 6.5 x 5.4 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/8 in.); unframed: 6.4 x 5.4 cm (2 1/2 x 2 1/8 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Sir Captain West of the Dutton Indiaman, 1785. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor over traces of black chalk, with metallic gold paint on laid paper; sheet: 16.3 x 15.3 cm (6 7/16 x 6 in.); unframed: 19.6 x 15.3 cm (7 11/16 x 6 i...
EditorialPortrait of Charlotte Bertie, n?e Warren, 4th Countess of Abingdon, 1778. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; sheet: 8.5 x 7.5 cm (3 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.); unframed: 5.8 x 4.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/8 in.).
EditorialPortrait of a Woman, c. 1775. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 7.7 x 6.5 cm (3 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.); unframed: 5.5 x 3.8 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/2 in.).
EditorialPortrait of General Keith MacAlister, c. 1800-1810. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor and graphite, heightened with traces of white gouache, on paper; sheet: 17.4 x 14 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.); image: 13.2 x 11.4 cm (5 3/16 x 4 1/2 in.).
EditorialPortrait of a Man, 1786. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor on ivory in a gold frame; framed: 5.5 x 4.2 cm (2 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.); unframed: 4.9 x 3.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 7/16 in.).
EditorialPortrait of a Woman, c. 1772. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 7.7 x 6.5 cm (3 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.); unframed: 5.5 x 3.8 cm (2 3/16 x 1 1/2 in.).
EditorialPortrait of a Man, Possibly Sir Soulden Lawrence, 1770. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor on ivory in an amalgam frame; framed: 4.4 x 3.8 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 in.); unframed: 3.2 x 3.1 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Sukey, Lady Oglander, n?e Serle, c. 1770s. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 7.7 x 6.5 cm (3 1/16 x 2 9/16 in.); unframed: 5.4 x 3.8 cm (2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Sir John Macpherson, 1st Baronet, Governor-General of India, 1787. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor and gouache heightened with white gouache on paper; sheet: 9.1 x 7.9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 1/8 in.); image: 8.8 x 7.6 cm (3 7/16 x 3 i...
EditorialPortrait of a Man, 1789. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor on ivory in a gold and seed pearl frame; framed: 7.1 x 5.5 cm (2 13/16 x 2 3/16 in.); unframed: 6.2 x 4.5 cm (2 7/16 x 1 3/4 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Miss Mary Tadman, 1809. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Watercolor and graphite, heightened with traces of white gouache on paper; sheet: 15.4 x 13.4 cm (6 1/16 x 5 1/4 in.); image: 14.2 x 12.2 cm (5 9/16 x 4 13/16 in.).
EditorialPortrait of a Woman, c. 1775. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Gray and red wash over graphite, heightened with white gouache on laid paper; sheet: 5.4 x 4.7 cm (2 1/8 x 1 7/8 in.); secondary support: 5.3 x 4.8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 7/8 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Anna Maria Woolf, n?e Smart, c. 1785. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 9.1 x 7.8 cm (3 9/16 x 3 1/16 in.); unframed: 6.7 x 5.4 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/8 in.).
EditorialPortrait of Mr. Gambier, c. 1776. John I Smart (British, 1741-1811). Graphite and wash on laid paper; framed: 7.9 x 6.9 cm (3 1/8 x 2 11/16 in.); unframed: 5.8 x 2.8 cm (2 5/16 x 1 1/8 in.).
EditorialSmart Weed. Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008); published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955). Date: 1966. Dimensions: 523 x 453 mm (image); 870 x 645 mm (sheet). Lithograph in black on cream wove paper. Origin: United Sta...
EditorialSmart Weed. Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008); published by Universal Limited Art Editions (American, founded 1955). Date: 1966. Dimensions: 597 x 453 mm (image/stone); 796 x 570 mm (sheet). Lithograph in black on white wove paper. Origin: Unit...
EditorialThis pretty toilette for the sea-side is signed by Doucet. Made of mauve linen, it is trimmed with lines of white braid. These edges the revers of the smart bolero which are cut out with quite unusual effect, and the braid is further arranged in flat l...
Editorial'Every smart scout has our equipment - there's a reason'. Useful Information for Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Boy scout and Girl guide equipment, direct from the makers. Bungay : H. W. Short, [1911]. Source: 8823.e.23.(1) page 11.
EditorialThe Bond St. Beau. Stannard & Son; Printer; Bath, J. ; London ; 1873. Printed Music and Illustrated Cover; Lithograph, coloured. Music Hall performers specialised in portraying the fashionable man about town, who were often known as 'swells'. Costumes ...
Editorial'Smart shoe for afternoon or church parade wear. Black and gold brocade quarter, with patent vamp. Made with bevel welt and Louis heel'. . The Footwear Organiser and Shoe and Leather Trades Export Journal. (London, England : 1919). Source: The Footwear...
EditorialA novelty design for smart evening or afternoon shoe in grey suede. The Footwear Organiser and Shoe and Leather Trades Export Journal. (London, England : 1919). Source: The Footwear Organiser. October 1919, page 407.
EditorialA (stained glass) window in the library of All Soul's coll. Oxon. Depicted are King Henry VI and Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, founders of All Souls College, in 1438. . DRAWINGS of sepulchral monuments in English cathedrals and churches, ...
Editorial'Polite conversation'. 'One fool makes many'. 'Breakfast dialogue'. Polite Conversation, consisting of smart, witty, droll and whimsical sayings, etc. London : Joseph Wenman, 1783. Source: 012331.de.77.
EditorialA smart shoe for men, whole cut patent golosh, with buck or fabric quarter. The Footwear Organiser and Shoe and Leather Trades Export Journal. (London, England : 1919). Source: The Footwear Organiser. November 1919, page 549.
EditorialSir Henry Clinton, October 8, 1780, Stipple engraving and etching; first state, before letters, Image: 3 5/16 x 2 5/8 in. (8.4 x 6.6 cm), Prints, Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, Florence 1728?1815 Lisbon), After John Smart (British, Norfolk 1741?1811 Lo...
EditorialSnuff bottle with gourd on a trellis, Qing dynasty (1644?1911), 18th?19th century, China, Chalcedony, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Snuff Bottles, The ingenious use of inclusions of different colors or even otherw...
EditorialPortrait of John Locke, English philosopher and physician, 1632-1704. Copperplate engraving by William Smart from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G. Kearsley, London, 1778.
EditorialTHE HEIR TO THE BELGIAN CROWN, Prince Albert of Flanders, is fast developing from a rather shy young fellow into a very smart and intel- lectual officer. He recently entertained his regiment by most clever lecture' on Russian and German army organisati...