Robert Smirke

1752–1845

The Afflicted Matron, the Countess Trifaldi, from ‘Don Quixote’
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Biography

Robert Smirke (15 April 1753 – 5 January 1845) was an English painter and illustrator, specialising in small paintings showing subjects taken from literature. He was a member of the Royal Academy.

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Artworks

Robert Smirke The Afflicted Matron, the Countess Trifaldi, from ‘Don Quixote’

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Robert Smirke The Order of Knighthood Conferred on Don Quixote by the Inn Keeper

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Robert Smirke Scene from Bickerstaffe’s Play ‘The Hypocrite’, Adapted from Colly Cibber’s ‘Non Juror’

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Robert Smirke Don Quixote at Home, after the Termination of his Second Sally

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Robert Smirke Sancho Panza and the Duchess

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Robert Smirke, ‘[title not known]’ published 1818

Robert Smirke [title not known]

published 1818

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Robert Smirke, ‘[title not known]’ published 1818

Robert Smirke [title not known]

published 1818

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Robert Smirke, ‘[title not known]’ published 1818

Robert Smirke [title not known]

published 1818

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