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John Smart (1 May 1741 – 1 May 1811), was an English painter of portrait miniatures. He was a contemporary of Richard Cosway, George Engleheart, William Wood and Richard Crosse. Biography Smart was born in Norfolk, but not much is known of his early life. It is recorded that in 1755 he was runner up to Richard Cosway in a drawing competition for under-14s held by the Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. In the same year he began attending the new drawing school of William Shipley in London, along with Cosway and Richard Crosse. He exhibited at the Society of Artists, in London, from 1762 onwards; and became its president in 1778. He went to India in 1788 and obtained a number of commissions in that country. He settled down in London in 1797, latterly in Fitzroy Street, and died there in 1811. He was a man of simple habits, and a member of the Society of Sandemanians. Work Smart mainly painted watercolour miniatures on ivory, and often clearly signed and dated his work. A number of his preparatory drawings and sketches survive. His work is entirely different from that of Cosway, quiet and grey in its colouring, with the flesh tints elaborated with much subtlety and modelled in exquisite fashion. He possessed a great knowledge of anatomy, and his portraits are drawn with greater anatomical accuracy and possess more distinction than those of any miniature painter of his time. The most important collection of Smart's work was given by John W. and Martha Jane Phillips Starr to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. The Starr collection includes a signed and dated miniature for each year of Smart's career, from 1760 to 1811, enabling scholars to view the full progression of Smart's style and technique as well as the changing fashions of the period. Many of his pencil drawings still exist in the possession of the descendants of a great friend of his only sister. Several of his miniatures are in Australia and belong to a cadet branch of the family. Smart taught portrait painting to Isabella Beetham, who was one of Britain's finest silhouette artists in the 18th century. Personal life Smart married Edith Vere, and is believed to have had only one son, who died in Madras in 1809. Gallery References This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Smart, John". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 25 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 250. Further reading GC Williamson, The History of Portrait Miniatures, vol. ii. (London, 1904). Foskett, Daphne (1987). Miniatures: Dictionary and Guide. London: Antique Collectors' Club. ISBN 1-85149-063-9.. Discover the John Smart popular books. Find the top 100 most popular John Smart books.
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Where They Wait
Scott Carson“Where They Wait is so readable, you’ll be a couple of hundred pages in before you realize you’re terrified…and then you can’t put it down. Mesmerizing.” Stephen King“Tense and twi...
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The Johns
Victor MalarekEach year, more than 800,000 women and children are lured, tricked, or forced into prostitution to meet an apparently insatiable demand, joining an estimated 10 million women alrea...
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We Were Young
Niamh Campbell'Witty, fiery, wistful and even shocking, with engrossing heady prose, Campbell's style is unique' Irish Independent'An immensely enjoyable novel, and a great validation of Campbel...
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John
Cynthia LennonCynthia and John Lennon's relationship spanned ten crucial years of the Beatles phenomenon. But as well as new insight into the Beatles years, Cynthia has a compelling personal sto...
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Safe Patients, Smart Hospitals
Peter Pronovost & Eric VohrThe inspiring story of how a leading innovator in patient safety found a simple way to save countless lives. First, do no harmdoctors, nurses and clinicians swear by this code of...
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Unexpected
Chris Thomas & Elizabeth SmartThe backstory of finding Elizabeth Smart and how growing up in the Mormon culture pushed the author to develop the exact kind of intuition that was needed to help manage Elizabeth’...
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The Half-Life of Love
Brianna Bourne"In The HalfLife of Love, Brianna Bourne offers us a moving and enthralling story that reminds us that love lights our way as we all travel in death’s shadow." Jeff Zentner, awardw...
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The New Corporate Facts of Life
Diana RivenburghThe obstacles facing all companies today were relatively nonexistent not too long agoincreasingly rapid and disruptive innovation, economic instability as we’ve never experienced b...
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Wal-Mart Stores v. Honorable John Street
Supreme Court of Texas No. C-7583ORIGINAL PROCEEDING Per Curiam This is a discovery mandamus proceeding. Relator WalMart Stores, Inc. seeks writ of mandamus directing the Honorable John Street, Judge of...
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Gente que sume
John TownsendLas organizaciones saludables precisan líderes saludables y de óptimo nivel. En un entorno cada vez más complejo y competitivo, los líderes necesitan estar a la vanguardia.Los líde...
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50 Guns That Changed the World
Robert A. SadowskiDiscover how fifty great firearms influenced and helped shape our world.World history has always been interwoven with developments in firearms technology and so is peppered with le...
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Process of Elimination
Arthur T. BradleyA powerful international organization wants to tip the balance of global power by infiltrating the White House. At the direction of its mastermind, alias Pecos Bill, presidential c...
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The Spitfire Kids
Alasdair Cross & BBC WorldwideTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'An inspirational read celebrating the incredible young people who gave so much for this iconic British aircraft'. John Nichol, bestselling author of Spi...
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John Law
James BuchanAt the summit of his power, John Law was the most famous man in Europe. Born in Scotland in 1671, he was convicted of murder in London and, after his escape from prison, fled Scotl...
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Dirty John and Other True Stories of Outlaws and Outsiders
Christopher GoffardA collection of newspaper stories by awardwinning Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffardincluding “Dirty John,” the basis for the hit podcast and the upcoming Bravo scripte...
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Remarkable Minds
BBC Radio 4IDEAS THAT HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE WORLDThe best of an extraordinary 70 year archive, gathered in one volume for the first time. The prestigious BBC Reith Lectures have been e...
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The Intelligent Investor, Rev. Ed
Benjamin Graham“By far the best book on investing ever written.” Warren BuffettThe classic text of Benjamin Graham’s seminal The Intelligent Investor has now been revised and annotated...
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Random Angels, Snapshots Of The People Of Los Angeles.
John SmartNotwithstanding the famous pop song, I have walked in L.A. A lot. For 20 years. This is the initial of 3 books of snapshots taken on those walks. The photos in Random Angels are me...
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The June Boys
Court StevensFrom awardwinning and highly acclaimed author Court Stevens comes a gripping, emotional story of small towns, rumors, and thirteen missing boys.The Gemini Thief could be anyone.For...
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The This
Adam RobertsThe This is the new social media platform everyone is talking about. Allow it to be injected into the roof of your mouth and it will grow into your brain, allow you to connect with...
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The Book of John
Lin Johnson & Larry RichardsNo other book in the Bible presents Jesus Christ and his ministry more clearly than the Book of John. No other guide makes his ministry more understandable than The Smart Guid...
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Lucy and the Magic Loom
Alice DownesMeet Lucytwelve years old, missing her best friend, and just waiting for an adventure to come her way. When Lucy discovers a mysterious package at her front door, she’s certain it’...
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Right Kind of Wrong
Amy C. EdmondsonWinner of the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023A revolutionary guide that will transform your relationship with failure, from the pioneering researcher o...
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The Little Book Of Bliss
Patrick WhitesideHow would you like to be blissfully happy? Would you like a direct line to Cloud Nine?This pocketsized volume is written by the author of the bestselling Little Book of Happiness ...
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Tales from a Financial Hot Mess
Frances CookAre you stymied by debt? Clueless about where your paychecks go? Journalist, podcaster and reformed money mess Frances Cook is here for you. Tales from a Financial Hot Mess is...
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Grip
Rick Pastoor“If you feel like a hostage of your todo list and struggle to find time for what matters most, this book will be a huge help.” Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author ...
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The American Revelation
Neil BaldwinNeil Baldwin, one of the most exciting intellectual historians, has written extensively about the great thinkers and innovators who have shaped our unique American identity. In TH...
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People Fuel
John TownsendPeople Fuel outlines the twentytwo relational nutrients we all need to cultivate good relationships that provide energy, focus, and the support to be all you were meant to be....
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Hike Smart
Ann Marie Brown & Terra BreedenAre you a firsttimer about to take your inaugural trek? Are you veteran hiker looking to be even more efficient when enjoying the sport you love? Are you someone in between? Then l...
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The Bloody Black Flag
Steve GobleAgatha Christie meets Patrick O'Brian in the first book in a new series of swashbuckling historical mysteries featuring Spider John Rush, a most reluctant pirate. 1722aboard a pira...
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Leadership Gold
John C. MaxwellSmart leaders learn from their own mistakes. Smarter leaders learn from other’s mistakes and their successes.Bestselling author and leadership guru Dr. John C. Maxwell wants to hel...
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Gifts of the Crow
John MarzluffStan Coren’s groundbreaking The Intelligence of Dogs meets Bernd Heinrich’s classic Mind of the Raven in this astonishing, beautifully illustrated look at the uncanny intelligence ...