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…