James Smith

British, active 1733

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The image displays a portrait of a man. He is depicted from the chest up, facing forward with a serious expression. He has a long face, a pointed nose, and curly hair flowing around his neck. The man wears a crown with ornate designs and fleur-de-lis motifs, and he is dressed in armor on one shoulder with a draped cloak. Surrounding the portrait is an intricate circular frame. Below it is a plaque inscribed with "K. RICHARD I." In the background, there is a textured pattern, and below the plaque is a scene showing people interacting by a waterfront with ships and a castle in the background.
James Smith, King Richard I, 1733, etching and engraving, Rosenwald Collection, 1980.45.1319

King Richard I

James Smith · 1733 · etching and engraving ·  Accession ID  1980.45.1319