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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Transparencies on city buildings to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit to Melbourne.

 
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(View of Launceston taken near the hospital)
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Unfinished.

 
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View of River Mijecote, Honduras
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The Argyle Hulk, in Hobson's Bay
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The Schooner in a Gale
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The Schooner Deborah off Farm Cove, Sydney
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George Town
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Moving Panorama of London from Old Thames, with Philip Barnes.

 
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Roseneath, Austin's Ferry
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on loan to Glenorchy City Hall

 
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Portrait, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Launceston, Tas.

 

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