Thomas Smith (English painter) facts for kids
Thomas Smith (who passed away on September 12, 1767) was a famous English artist. He was often called Thomas Smith of Derby because he lived in the city of Derby. He was known for painting beautiful outdoor scenes, also called landscapes.
Thomas Smith was also a father to two other artists. His son, John Raphael Smith, became a well-known painter. Another son, Thomas Corregio Smith, was a miniaturist, meaning he painted very small, detailed pictures.
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Who Was Thomas Smith?
Thomas Smith was a talented painter from England. He lived in the 1700s, a time when art was changing. He focused on painting landscapes, which are pictures of nature. His paintings often showed wide-open spaces and natural beauty.
What Did He Paint?
Thomas Smith painted many different kinds of landscapes. He created pictures of grand historic homes, like the famous Chatsworth. He also painted lovely views of the Lake District, a beautiful area in England known for its mountains and lakes.
Early Industrial Art
Thomas Smith also worked with another person named George Perry. Together, they designed pictures of Coalbrookdale. This was an important area during the start of the Industrial Revolution. These pictures were later turned into engravings by François Vivares. These works are special because they are some of the very first paintings to show industrial places. They help us see what factories and mines looked like long ago.
His Famous Paintings
One of Thomas Smith's paintings, called "An Extensive Landscape with Hunting Party," was painted in 1751. This was a year before his son, John Raphael Smith, was born. It was sold for a lot of money, over $67,000, at an auction. This shows how much his art was valued.
Where Can You See His Art?
You can find many of Thomas Smith's paintings in art galleries today. The Derby Art Gallery has several of his works. They also have paintings by his son, John Raphael Smith. Other places in Britain, like the Bradford Museum and Galleries and the Government Art Collection, also have examples of his art.
