Joseph Smith

Diplomat, Deceased Person

1682 – 1770

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Who was Joseph Smith?

Joseph Smith often known as Consul Smith, the British consul at Venice, 1744–1760, was a patron of artists, most notably Canaletto, and a collector and connoisseur, banker to the British community at Venice and a major draw on the British Grand Tour. His collection of drawings were bought for George III of Great Britain and form a nucleus of the Royal Collection of drawings in the Print Room at Windsor Castle.

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Born
1682
Nationality
  • Kingdom of Great Britain
Profession
Died
Nov 6, 1770

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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