John’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Shepherd's Meal
John Raphael Smith (English, 1751-1812) after George Morland (English, 1763-1804)

Peasant and Pigs
John Raphael Smith (English, 1752-1812) after George Morland (English, 1763-1804)

Edwin
John Raphael Smith (English, 1752-1812) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

Portrait of Thomas Rowlandson, from Reproductions of Drawings by Old Masters in the British Museum
After John Raphael Smith English, 1751-1812

Margate, Inner View of the Pier, Bathing Rooms, and taken from the Shipwrights
John Raphael Smith (English, 1751-1812) and Thomas Sutherland (English, c. 1785-1838) published by Charles Richards (English, active 1804-1806)

Margate, Outer View of the Pier, Coast of Kent, and from Fort Cliffs
John Raphael Smith (English, 1751-1812) and Thomas Sutherland (English, c. 1785-1838) published by Charles Richards (English, active 1804-1806)

Cottage Family
John Raphael Smith (English, 1752-1812) after George Morland (English, 1763-1804)

Commanders Engaged at Sea
Thomas Rowlandson (English, 1756-1827) published by John Raphael Smith (English, 1751-1812)

Upraised Right Hand, with Palm Facing Outward: Study for Saint Peter
Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Still Life—Strawberries, Nuts, &c.
Raphaelle Peale (American, 1774–1825)

Guard Drawing His Sword
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Head of Comity
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Psyche Presenting the Phial of Water to Venus
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Joanna of Aragon
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Conversion of Saint Paul
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Last Supper
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael, and workshop Italian, 1483-1520

Woman Carrying Water Jar
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Blood Pool
Kiki Smith American, born Germany, 1954

Alcibiades and Two Philosophers
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520

Group of Youths
After Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael Italian, 1483-1520