Colvin Smith

John Hope, 1794 - 1858. Lord Justice-Clerk

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About this artwork

Artist:: Colvin Smith (1795 - 1875) Scottish

Title:: John Hope, 1794 - 1858. Lord Justice-Clerk

Date:: About 1835

Materials:: Oil on canvas

Measurements:: 76.20 x 63.50 cm

Object type:: Painting

Credit line:: Given by the Royal Scottish Academy 1910

Accession number:: PG 712

Gallery:: On Loan

Depicted:: John Hope

Colvin Smith

Smith was born in Brechin, Angus. From a well-to-do family, he attended the Royal Academy Schools in London and studied under Joseph Nollekens before going to Italy. On his return journey, Smith travelled via Antwerp, where he made several paintings in the style of Rubens. In 1827 Smith set up as a…

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