John Thomas Smith

English, 1766–1833

John Thomas Smith was an English painter and engraver, known for his contributions to the genre of landscape painting and his depictions of rural life in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He was born in 1766 in London and trained as an artist under the guidance of notable figures such as Francis Hayman and John Hamilton Mortimer. Smith became a member of the Royal Academy and was recognized for his skill in both painting and printmaking. His works often reflect a keen observation of nature and the English countryside, showcasing a blend of realism and romanticism. Among his major works are 'A View of the Thames' and 'The Old Mill.' Smith's significance lies in his ability to capture the essence of his environment, influencing subsequent generations of landscape artists. He passed away in 1833.

20 artworks

Etching of Dr. Johnson’s House in 8 Bolt Court by John Thomas Smith

Dr. Johnson’s House in 8 Bolt Court, Fleet Street

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Engraving by John Thomas Smith depicting a grand mansion with intricate architectural details.

Domestic Architecture, A Magnificent Mansion Lately Standing in Hart Street, Crutched Friars

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Engraving by John Thomas Smith depicting the South Entrance of Dukes Place with intricate architectural details.

Sacred Architecture; the South Entrance of Dukes Place

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Interior scene with wooden paneling and sunlight, oil painting by John Thomas Smith, 1806

Inside the Painted Chamber as it was in the year 1800 before the old tapestry was removed

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Engraving by John Thomas Smith showing Bethlem Hospital and London Wall

South West View of Bethlem Hospital and London Wall

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Engraving by John Thomas Smith depicting architecture on Leadenhall Street

Houses on the South Side of Leadenhall Street

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Engraving of Winchester Street, London Wall by John Thomas Smith, featuring cobblestones and urban architecture.

Winchester Street, London Wall

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Engraving by John Thomas Smith depicting an old house in Grub Street

Domestic Architecture – N. E. View of an Old House lately Standing in Sweedon’s Passage, Grub Street

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Houses on the South Side of a Street called London Wall by John Thomas Smith, medium unknown

Houses on the South SIde of a Street called London Wall

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Northeast view of altar with intricate carvings, engraving by John Thomas Smith

Northeast View of the Back of the Original Altar of St. Barts the Great

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The South Entrance of Duke’s Place by John Thomas Smith, depicting architecture in a bustling London scene.

The South Entrance of Duke’s Place

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Genre scene depicting a family cooking under a tree, oil painting by John Thomas Smith.

A Family Cooking Under A Tree

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Houses on the North Side of Long Land, Smithfield, by John Thomas Smith, oil painting

Houses lately standing on the North Side of Long Land, Smithfield

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Engraving by John Thomas Smith depicting an old house porch with ivy and brick

S.E. View of the Porch of an Old House in Hanover Court near Grub Street

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Landscape with wild vegetation by John Thomas Smith, 1795

Near Mr. Teshmaker’s Edmonton, Outer Suburb – North

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Man Beside a Stile, oil on canvas by John Thomas Smith, featuring a figure next to a stile in a desolate landscape.

Man Beside a Stile

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Vale of Health – Hampstead by John Thomas Smith, oil on canvas depicting rolling hills and a tranquil valley.

Vale of Health – Hampstead

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The Residence of George Stevens, F.R.S. by John Thomas Smith, oil painting depicting a residence at sunset

The Residence of George Stevens, F.R.S.

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Suburban landscape with houses and light, oil on canvas by John Thomas Smith

In Bury Street, Edmonton, Outer Suburb – North

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Landscape of a suburb with clouds and soft light, oil on canvas by John Thomas Smith.

Near Edmonton, Middlesex, Outer Suburb – North

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