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John Smart, Portrait of James Fittler, 1805, graphite and watercolor on paper, unframed: 4 11/16 x 4 3/16 in. (11.9 x 10.6 cm), framed: 6 5/16 x 6 5/16 in. (16 x 16 cm), Gift of the Starr Foundation, Inc., F65-41/46"
John Smart, Portrait of James Fittler (verso), 1805, graphite and watercolor on paper, unframed: 4 11/16 x 4 3/16 in. (11.9 x 10.6 cm), framed: 6 5/16 x 6 5/16 in. (16 x 16 cm), Gift of the Starr Foundation, Inc., F65-41/46
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John Smart, Portrait of James Fittler, 1805

Artist John Smart (English, 1741–1811)
Title Portrait of James Fittler
Object Date 1805
Medium Graphite and watercolor on paper
Setting Gilt copper alloy frame
Dimensions Overall: 6 5/16 x 6 5/16 in. (16 x 16 cm)
Inscription Inscribed on verso: “This portrait of James Fittler Esq. Aetat 49 Oct. 20th 1805 / Marine Engraver to his Majesty Geo 3d / and painted by me. I present to him / as a mark of my esteem and regards / Finished October the 20 1805 John Smart”
Credit Line Gift of the Starr Foundation, Inc., F65-41/46

doi: 10.37764/8322.5.1628

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John Smart, Portrait of James Fittler, 1805, graphite and watercolor on paper, unframed: 4 11/16 x 4 3/16 in. (11.9 x 10.6 cm), framed: 6 5/16 x 6 5/16 in. (16 x 16 cm), Gift of the Starr Foundation, Inc., F65-41/46"
John Smart, Portrait of James Fittler (verso), 1805, graphite and watercolor on paper, unframed: 4 11/16 x 4 3/16 in. (11.9 x 10.6 cm), framed: 6 5/16 x 6 5/16 in. (16 x 16 cm), Gift of the Starr Foundation, Inc., F65-41/46
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