John Smith
(1652-1743), EngraverSitter in 4 portraits
Artist associated with 1181 portraits
A pioneer of the mezzotint process. Born in Northampton, he moved to London to become a printer's apprentice. He turned his attention to mezzotint engraving and became the pupil of Jan Van der Vaart. In the first nine years of his career Smith worked for five publishers: Richard Palmer, Edward Cooper, Alexander Browne, Pierce Tempest and Isaac Beckett. He began publishing for himself in 1687, and from 1692 worked only for himself. When Beckett died in 1688, Smith inherited his position as chief engraver to Godfrey Kneller. He engraved over a hundred plates after Kneller's portraits, giving him access to prominent members of society; who became customers.
possibly published by John Smith
mezzotint, 17th century
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by William Vincent, possibly published by John Smith
mezzotint, 17th century
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by John Smith
mezzotint, late 17th century
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by John Smith, published by Edward Cooper, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
mezzotint, late 17th century
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John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, late 17th to early 18th century
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by Edward Cooper, after Unknown artist, published by John Smith
mezzotint, late 17th to early 18th century
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by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, late 17th century
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by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, late 17th century
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by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, late 17th century
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published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, late 17th to early 18th century
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published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, late 17th to early 18th century
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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 1st Earl of Shaftesbury
by Edward Lutterell (Luttrell), published by John Smith, after John Greenhill
mezzotint, (circa 1672-1673)
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by Jan van der Vaart, published by John Smith, after Willem Wissing
mezzotint, circa 1674-1686
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by Isaac Beckett, after John Riley, published by John Smith
mezzotint, (circa 1680-1685)
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by Robert Williams, published by John Smith, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, circa 1680-1704 (circa 1689-1695)
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after John Riley
mezzotint, (circa 1680-1685)
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Alessandro Turchi
mezzotint, circa 1680-1684
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by Robert Robinson, published by John Smith, after Pietro da Cortona
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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Naked woman with head of a bear
possibly published by John Smith, after Unknown artist
mezzotint, 1680-1690
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published by John Smith, after Marcellus Laroon
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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published by John Smith, after Dirck Barendsz
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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published by John Smith, after Simon Vouet
mezzotint, 1680-1690
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Woman playing a pipe in a tavern
published by John Smith, after David Teniers Jr
mezzotint, circa 1680-1700
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published by John Smith, after Francesco Albani
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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published by John Smith, after Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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Virgin and Child with angels playing instruments
published by John Smith, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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Christ as a Child lying with a cross, crown of thorns and nails
published by John Smith, after Nicolas Pierre Loir (Loyr)
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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Vanitas (still-life with skull)
by Robert Robinson, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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by Robert Robinson, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after John Riley
mezzotint, (circa 1680-1685)
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Still Life with Tankard, Wine Flask and Fruit
by Robert Robinson, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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by Robert Robinson, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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possibly published by John Smith, after Jan Verkolje
mezzotint, 1680
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by Robert Robinson, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1680-1700
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Queen Anne when Princess of Denmark
by Robert Williams, published by John Smith
mezzotint, circa 1680-1704
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by Robert Williams, published by John Smith, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, circa 1680-1704 (circa 1689-1695)
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by Robert Williams, published by John Smith, after Thomas Murray
mezzotint, circa 1680-1704
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Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle
by Isaac Beckett, after Thomas Murray, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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Dorothy Fane (née Brudenell), Countess of Westmorland
by Isaac Beckett, after John Riley, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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Henrietta Maria Wyvill (née Yarborough), Lady Wyvill
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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Henrietta Maria Wyvill (née Yarborough), Lady Wyvill
by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, sold by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1681-1688
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Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1681-1688
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Louis Duras, 2nd Earl of Feversham
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after John Riley
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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Louis Duras, 2nd Earl of Feversham
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after John Riley
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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Henrietta Maria Wyvill (née Yarborough), Lady Wyvill
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1681-1688
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Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith, after Egbert van Heemskerck the Elder
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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by Isaac Beckett, published by John Smith
mezzotint, 1681-1688
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