1771
Arthur Freeman (John Smart, 1771)
John Smart (1741–1811) made Arthur Freeman. It dates from 1771. It measures 4 × 3 cm.
- 1771
- 4 × 3 cm
Arthur Freeman, in brief
- Title
- Arthur Freeman
- Artist
- John Smart (1741–1811)
- Artist born in
- Norfolk, United Kingdom
- Date
- 1771
- Dimensions
- 4 × 3 cm
High-resolution images of Arthur Freeman
John Smart, Arthur Freeman (1771). Public domain.
Questions on Arthur Freeman, answered
When was "Arthur Freeman" made?
The creation of "Arthur Freeman" by John Smart is dated 1771.
How big is the original "Arthur Freeman"?
The original "Arthur Freeman" by John Smart measures 3 x 4 cm.
Is "Arthur Freeman" by John Smart in the public domain?
The copyright answer for "Arthur Freeman" by John Smart: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.
Which artist is "Arthur Freeman" attributed to?
"Arthur Freeman" was created by John Smart. The information on this page describes John Smart's original work.
How old was John Smart when creating "Arthur Freeman" in 1771?
John Smart made "Arthur Freeman" at the age of 30. The artist was born in 1741 and the work is dated 1771.
Why is the copyright status of "Arthur Freeman" what it is?
"Arthur Freeman" by John Smart is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1811.
About the artist, John Smart
1741–1811, United Kingdom
John Smart
A Legacy in Miniature In the delicate, luminous world of eighteenth-century British portraiture, few names evoke the same sense of intimate precision as John Smart. A master of the miniature, Smart possessed the rare ability to compress the grandeur of the Georgian era into tiny, ivory canvases that felt as vast and profound as the souls they depicted. While his physical works were small enough to be held in the palm of a hand, the impact of his artistry was monumental, bridging the gap between the formal rigidity of classical portraiture and the burgeoning emotional depth of the Romantic movement. Born in Norfolk, United Kingdom, Smart’s early life remains somewhat shrouded in the soft mists of history, yet the traces of his development reveal an artist deeply connected to the pulse of English art.