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Four studies of fish (Blue Shark) (by John Smart)

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English: John Smart (Norwich 1742 - 1811 London)

Four studies of fish

including a Blue Shark, an Albacore, a Sucking Fish and another

Four, each watercolour over pencil on laid paper,

two inscribed with the identities of the fish

each 150 by 194 mm

These highly detailed watercolours come from a sketchbook used by Smart on his return from India in 1795. The book originally contained fifty-six pages of sketches and included studies of fish, dogs, bears and landscapes.1

Smart was one of the leading portrait miniature artists of his day. He had travelled to Madras in 1785, where he was busily employed by members of the East India Company and where he also held the position of 'Court Miniaturist' to the Nawab of Arcot.

1. D. Foskett, John Smart, The Man and his Miniatures, London 1964, p. 34
Date after 1795
Source https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2023/old-master-british-works-on-paper/four-studies-of-fish
Author
John Smart  (1741–1811)  wikidata:Q6258207
 
John Smart
Alternative names
John I Smart; John Smart I; john smart; john smart der altere; John Smart the Elder
Description English portrait painter and miniaturist
Date of birth/death February 1741 Edit this at Wikidata 1811 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Norfolk London
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creator QS:P170,Q6258207

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