James Smith
3 of 10 portraits by Marseille Middleton Holloway
© National Portrait Gallery, London
James Smith
by Henry Cousins, published by Marseille Middleton Holloway, after James Lonsdale
mezzotint, published 1 December 1835 (circa 1835)
16 in. x 12 in. (407 mm x 306 mm) plate size; 17 5/8 in. x 13 1/2 in. (448 mm x 344 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D18786
Sitterback to top
- James Smith (1775-1839), Writer and humorist; brother of Horatio Smith. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Cousins (1809-1864), Engraver; brother of Samuel Cousins. Artist or producer associated with 65 portraits.
- Marseille Middleton Holloway (circa 1820-1897), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- James Lonsdale (1777-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.
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- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (22 King William Street, Strand, London)
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