John Raphael Smith

British, 1752 - 1812

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The image shows a portrait of a person's upper body in profile, facing left. The person has delicate facial features with a straight nose, full lips, and wide eyes. Their hair is short and curly with a wide headband. They wear a garment with a lace-trimmed collar and ruffled edges. In their hands, they hold two chains and a small, cloth-wrapped item. The background is a dark gradient.
John Raphael Smith, Amanthis, 1797, mezzotint touched with black ink and white chalk on laid paper [proof], Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel Fund, 2002.65.6

Amanthis

John Raphael Smith · 1797 · mezzotint touched with black ink and white chalk on laid paper [proof] ·  Accession ID  2002.65.6

The image is of a person's upper body from the side profile. The person is seated or facing right. They have a smooth complexion, defined eyebrows, and looking straight ahead, with curly hair styled elaborately and adorned with a pearl headband. They wear a garment with a high ruffled collar, accessorized with a drop earring. In their hands are a string of pearls and an ornamented pouch. The background is plain in color, highlighting the individual's details.
John Raphael Smith, Amanthis, 1797, mezzotint touched with black and white chalk on laid paper [proof], Gaillard F. Ravenel and Frances P. Smyth-Ravenel Fund, 2002.65.7

Amanthis

John Raphael Smith · 1797 · mezzotint touched with black and white chalk on laid paper [proof] ·  Accession ID  2002.65.7

This print shows individuals being forced into a small boat. A group is gathered to the left of center, with a dog nearby, and distant people on horseback move away under a landscape of palm trees and a clouded sky. In the center, two men with light skin restrain a man with dark skin, with one raising a whip or wooden switch. A woman and child with dark skin look on in distress as a man with light skin stands next to them and gestures off to the right. Near the bottom-right corner, a small rowboat is on the shore with two people sitting in it. One of the people in the boat appears to have dark skin and is hiding their face in their hands. In the background, a large ship is anchored by the coast on the left.
John Raphael Smith, Slave Trade, 1791, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.62

Slave Trade

John Raphael Smith · 1791 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.62

John Raphael Smith, African Hospitality, 1791, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.61

African Hospitality

John Raphael Smith · 1791 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.61

The image shows a group of individuals outdoors. A woman is seated on a rock, surrounded by three children. Two children are standing beside her, and one is seated on the ground. The woman appears to be a nurse, wearing a white bonnet with ruffles, a dark shawl, and a white gown. The children are dressed in light-colored clothing, with various accessories like wide-brimmed hats and flowers. The background features a dense forest with trees and vegetation.
George Keating, John Raphael Smith, Nurse and Children in the Fields, 1791, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.16

Nurse and Children in the Fields

George Keating, John Raphael Smith · 1791 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.16

The image shows three men and part of a horse in an outdoor setting near a building. The men are engaged in conversation, wearing similar attire with caps on their heads. A fourth person, likely a female, leans out of a window in the building. A horse is visible on the right, with a mounted bird on the wall above. The background features a wooden structure with windows, and the image has a framed appearance.
William Sharp, John Raphael Smith, Miller of Trompington and Two Scholars, 1787, etching and engraving on laid paper, Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler, 2017.53.82

Miller of Trompington and Two Scholars

William Sharp, John Raphael Smith · 1787 · etching and engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2017.53.82

This is a painting of an outdoor social gathering in a garden with a grand architectural structure. The scene features numerous figures in period clothing, gathered around a central pavilion adorned with intricate patterns and surrounded by tall trees. The architecture includes a dual-level balcony where some figures are observing the gathering below. The overall atmosphere is festive, suggesting a place of leisure and social interaction. This artwork is done in the style of Thomas Rowlandson.
Robert Pollard, Francis Jukes, John Raphael Smith, Vauxhall Gardens, 1785, etching and aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper, Gift of Ruth B. Benedict, National Gallery of Art, Washington., 1994.60.55

Vauxhall Gardens

Robert Pollard, Francis Jukes, John Raphael Smith · 1785 · etching and aquatint with hand coloring on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1994.60.55

The image shows the upper bodies of two individuals, a woman and an older man, in an embrace. The woman is kneeling with her arm around the man's shoulders. She has delicately arched eyebrows and closed eyes, curly hair pulled back, and wears a flowing gown. The man has a heavily bearded face with thick hair, and is dressed in traditional attire. A goblet or chalice is on a small table beside them. The background features heavy drapery.
John Raphael Smith, Lear and Cordelia, 1784, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.64

Lear and Cordelia

John Raphael Smith · 1784 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.64

The image shows a woman sitting with a small dog in her arms. She is looking directly at the viewer, with a serene expression and a slight smile. Her hair is styled up and tied at the back with a ribbon or cloth. She is dressed in a low-cut dress with long sleeves. The background features an outdoor scene with trees and subtle cloud formations.
John Raphael Smith, Lady Hamilton as Nature, published 1784, mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.9109

Lady Hamilton as Nature

John Raphael Smith · published 1784 · mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1943.3.9109

The image depicts a woman shown from the waist up. She is positioned leaning slightly forward with her arms resting on a surface, and her hands are gently clasped together. The woman has a delicate facial expression, with soft features and slightly arched eyebrows, and her lips form a subtle smile. Her hair is styled in loose curls, and she is wearing a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a ribbon that frames her face. Her attire consists of a dress with a fitted bodice, decorated with ruffles around the neckline, and a scarf draped around her shoulders. She is wearing earrings. The background is dark, which highlights her illuminated figure.
John Raphael Smith, Sophia Western, Fieldings Tom Jones, 1784, mezzotint on laid paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1943.3.8016

Sophia Western, Fieldings Tom Jones

John Raphael Smith · 1784 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1943.3.8016