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John Smibert : Colonial America's First Portrait Painter
John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Painter Author:Richard Saunders John Smibert (1688-1751) was the first portrait painter of distinction to attempt to carve out an existence in colonial America. This abundantly illustrated book by Richard Saunders is both a catalogue raisonn of Smibert`s work and a discussion of his life and career. .