Christopher Smart
(1722-1771), PoetEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 2 portraits
A fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge, he published the Hilliard, 1753, satirising the quack doctor 'Sir' John Hill. His best known work Song to David was first published 1763. He was twice committed to a madhouse. He lived his last years and died in debt within the rules of King's Bench prison.
by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, feigned oval, circa 1745
NPG 3780
by Henry Meyer, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving
NPG D14980
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