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colvin smith

1795 – 1875

colvin smith
19th Century
19th Century

colvin smith

Born 1795 Died 1875 Works span 1822–1867

Colvin Smith (1795–1875): A Scottish Master of Portraiture and Landscape Colvin Smith (1795–1875) stands as a pivotal figure in 19th-century Scottish art, renowned primarily for his exquisitely crafted portraits—particularly those depicting literary luminaries like Robert Burns and Walter Scott—and his evocative landscapes capturing the beauty of Edinburgh’s environs. Born in Edinburgh, Smith's artistic journey began with formal train…

19
dated works
1
chapters
1822
first work
1867
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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