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John Smart, Portrait of Mohammed Ali, Nawab of Arcot, 1788, watercolor over graphite on ivory, sight: 2 x 1 5/8 in. (5.1 x 4.1 cm), framed: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (5.4 x 4.5 cm), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr, F71-32"

John Smart, Portrait of Mohammed Ali, Nawab of Arcot, 1788

Artist John Smart (English, 1741–1811)
Title Portrait of Mohammed Ali, Nawab of Arcot
Object Date 1788
Medium Watercolor over graphite on ivory
Setting Gold case with brightwork bezel
Dimensions Sight: 2 x 1 5/8 in. (5.1 x 4.1 cm)
Framed: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (5.4 x 4.5 cm)
Inscription Inscribed on recto, lower right: “J.S. / 1788 / I”
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr, F71-32

doi: 10.37764/8322.5.1582

Scholarly research and commentary to be published in 2025.

 

John Smart, Portrait of Mohammed Ali, Nawab of Arcot, 1788, watercolor over graphite on ivory, sight: 2 x 1 5/8 in. (5.1 x 4.1 cm), framed: 2 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. (5.4 x 4.5 cm), Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr, F71-32"