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Thomas Smith (b.1720)
View of Matlock High Tor, Derbyshire

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About the Item

Thomas Smith of Derby (1720-1767) View of Matlock High Tor, Derbyshire Oil on canvas Canvas Size 25 x 30 in Framed Size 32 x 37 in Provenance Private Collection, London Thomas Smith of Derby was a pioneering English landscape painter active in the mid-18th century. He is best known for his depictions of the English countryside, particularly the Peak District, as well as for his role in the early development of topographical landscape painting. His works contributed significantly to the tradition of British landscape art, influencing later artists such as Joseph Wright of Derby. Born in 1720, likely in Derby, Thomas Smith’s early life and artistic training remain largely undocumented. However, it is evident that he developed a keen interest in landscape painting, a genre that was gaining prominence in Britain at the time. He may have been largely self-taught or trained in a local artistic milieu, where he absorbed contemporary influences in topographical and picturesque landscape art. Smith's landscapes exhibit a distinctive blend of topographical accuracy and picturesque composition, often featuring dramatic natural settings with rugged cliffs, waterfalls, and expansive vistas. His works are characterized by precise detailing, skillful handling of light and shadow, and a keen sensitivity to the atmospheric effects of nature. Smith's works primarily depict the landscapes of Derbyshire and the Midlands, making him one of the earliest painters to focus on English scenery rather than the more traditional Italianate landscapes favoured by many of his contemporaries.
  • Creator:
    Thomas Smith (b.1720) (1720 - 1767)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 37 in (93.98 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Stoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU446315748782

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