Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61) when a boy (1832) is het beroemdste schilderij van Herbert Smith, in de collectie van het Royal Collection in Londen. Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duchess of Württemberg (1779-1824) (1844) en Princess Marianne of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1788-1794) (1844) zijn de volgende twee werken die de wereld het beste kent. Van de 18 werken van Herbert Smith in onze catalogus zijn dit de 18 meest bekeken werken door verzamelaars en museumbezoekers, inclusief het jaar, het museum en het verhaal achter elk werk.
Gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore, die de zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen voor elk werk combineert. Bijgewerkt in november 2026. Elk meesterwerk op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting.
Het museum met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Herbert Smith | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londen | 17 | Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61) when a boy, Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duchess of Württemberg (1779-1824), Princess Marianne of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1788-1794) |
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61) when a boy (1832), Royal Collection, Londen. Daarna volgen Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duchess of Württemberg (1779-1824) (1844) en Princess Marianne of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1788-1794) (1844).
21 jaar oud: Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61) when a boy dateert uit 1832 en Herbert Smith werd geboren in 1811.
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61) when a boy, Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duchess of Württemberg (1779-1824), Princess Marianne of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1788-1794), Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duchess of Kent (1786-1861), Ernest I, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duke of Saxe-Coburg & Gotha (1784-1844), Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1785-1851), Princess Sophia of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Countess von Mensdorff-Pouilly (1778-1835), Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865), Augusta, Duchess of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1757-1831) en Princess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna of Russia (1781-1860).. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 18 werken van Herbert Smith, gedateerd van 1832 tot 1862.
De meeste bevinden zich in Royal Collection (Londen). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.
In 1840s: 14 van de 18 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duchess of Württemberg (1779-1824).
De oudste op deze pagina is Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61) when a boy (1832), de nieuwste Prince Albert (1819-1861) (1862).
Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1819-61) when a boy, Princess Antoinette of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, later Duchess of Württemberg (1779-1824) en Princess Marianne of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1788-1794) behoren tot de 17 werken op deze pagina die in het Royal Collection, Londen worden bewaard.
Ja. Elk schilderij op deze pagina kan worden besteld als een handgeschilderde olieverfreproductie van museumkwaliteit of als een fine art print, in de door u gekozen afmeting, via de eigen pagina van het schilderij.
Born in London, Herbert Luther Smith entered the world as the son of the painter Anker Smith. His path was carved early through the halls of the Royal Academy schools, where he arrived in 1826. He did not merely study there; he excelled, securing medals in 1828 and 1830. This early success signaled a talent for the precise and the formal, a skill that would eventually bring him into the intimate orbit of the British monarchy. He was a man of steady hand and disciplined vision, finding his place among the most respected circles of his era.
His reputation grew through a series of exhibitions held between 1830 and 1854. He presented his work to the public through the Royal Academy, the British Institute, and the Society of British Artists at Suffolk Street. These years were marked by a steady presence in the London art scene, as he moved from a promising student to a professional painter of significant standing. His ability to capture the likeness of those in power led to a prestigious appointment: he was employed by Queen Victoria to copy state portraits. This duty required a profound understanding of character and a devotion to the nuances of the sitter's presence.
While his service to the Crown brought him proximity to royalty, Smith’s interests extended far beyond the courtly sphere. He was a painter of portraits, but he also turned his gaze toward historical and biblical subjects. His work often sought to bridge the gap between the contemporary world and the weight of history. In his hands, a figure from the past could be rendered with the same dignity as a living nobleman. This versatility allowed him to move between the intimate scale of a portrait and the grander narratives of scripture.
His legacy is preserved in several notable collections, ensuring his likenesses remain part of the historical record. His hand can be found in the works held by the Royal Collection, including a portrait of the Duchess of Kent, the mother of Queen Victoria, painted in 1840. He also left behind a posthumous portrait of Prince Albert, completed in 1862. Other works, such as his depiction of Sir Walter Raleigh, reside in Oriel College, Oxford, while his presence is also felt in the British Museum in London. Through these varied subjects, he captured the faces of an age, from the sovereign's family to the legendary figures of history.