Colvin Smith
John Hope, 1794 - 1858. Lord Justice-Clerk
About this artwork
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artist:Colvin Smith (1795 - 1875) Scottish
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title:John Hope, 1794 - 1858. Lord Justice-Clerk
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date created:About 1835
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:76.20 x 63.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Given by the Royal Scottish Academy 1910
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accession number:PG 712
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Colvin Smith
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...