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Portrair of David Shakespear (1751-1823) (by John Smart)

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English: John Smart (London 1741 - 1811)

Portrair of David Shakespear (1751-1823)

Watercolour over pencil on paper, gold frame, glazed reverse;

inscribed verso: Mr Shake..[spear] / West Indian

55 by 45 mm.

This sitter, of the Stepney Shakespears, was the son of John Shakespear, Alderman of London. He was the proprietor of Hodges Pen, on the south-western coast of Jamaica.
Date 18th century
Source https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2019/the-pohl-stroeher-collection-of-portrait-miniatures-part-iii/john-smart-portrait-of-david-shakespear-1751-1823
Author
John Smart  (1741–1811)  wikidata:Q6258207
 
John Smart
Alternative names
John I Smart; John Smart I; john smart; john smart der altere; John Smart the Elder
Description English portrait painter and miniaturist
Date of birth/death February 1741 Edit this at Wikidata 1811 Edit this at Wikidata
Location of birth/death Norfolk London
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creator QS:P170,Q6258207

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