This was one of the first paintings which Smith exhibited. Having studied painting in Italy he was keen to establish himself as an artist and to support himself through his work.

This painting, together with two others, was displayed at the prestigious Royal Academy of Arts exhibition in 1850.

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling
Material: Oil on canvas
Artist: Thomas Stuart Smith (1813-1869)
Date: 1849

Image Details
Date: 29 March 2026
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/50s
ISO: 250
Licensing: Image of a Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum asset. This image cannot be licensed.