Lot 13: Colvin Smith, R.S.A. (1795-1875)

Portrait of Sir James Gibson Craig, Bart., bust-length, in a black coat and yellow waistcoat; and Portrait of Dr. John Gillies, bust-length, in a black coat and white stock
oil on canvas
24 x 20 in. (60.8 x 50.7 cm.)
two in the lot (2)

James Gibson Craig was a Politician and leader of the Scottish Whigs. Dr John Gillies was a noted Historian and Classical scholar Colvin Smith (1795- 1875) painted Wilkie in Rome and on returning to Edinburgh established a successful portrait practice in Raeburn's former studio. His most popular portrait was of Sir Walter Scott of which twenty versions exist.

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