Cook James Smith b. 1813

Also known as J. C. Smith, J. Smith
  • Artist (Painter)
Nephew of James Cook, related to Isaac Smith, the colonial artist painted portraits and the marine. Some of his more accomplished works include two large scale panoramas of London from the river Thames, the first six thousand feet and the second, 2000 feet in height received mixed reactions from the local press when they were exhibited and commended by the Governor.
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Name
Cook James Smith
Also known as:
  • J. C. Smith
  • J. Smith
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Painter)
Other Occupation
  • Teacher (ANZSIC code: 8102)
  • Master mariner (ANZSIC code: 48)
Birth date
1813
Birth place
London, England, UK
Death date
19 September 1881
Death place
West Melbourne, VIC
Burial place
Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne, VIC
Active Period
  • c.1820 - c.1875
Arrival
  • 1842 (Launceston, Van Diemen's Land (Tas.).)
Residence
  • 1862 - 1881 Melbourne, Vic
  • 1851 - 1862 Launceston, Tas
  • 1850 Melbourne, Vic
  • 1842 - 1850 Launceston, Van Diemen's Land (Tas)
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • The Dictionary of Australian Artists: painters, sketchers, photographers and engravers to 1870

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