Artware Fineart has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
oil on canvas
size: 86.36 x 50.80 cm; 34.00 x 20.00 ins
Sir George Thomas Smart (1776 – February 23, 1867) was an English musician.
Smart was born in London, his father being a music-seller.
he was educated in music, becoming an expert violinist, organist, teacher of singing and conductor. He taught for many years at the Royal Academy of Music where his notable pupils included Elizabeth Greenfield, John Orlando Parry, Mary Shaw, and Willoughby Weiss. In 1811 he was knighted by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, having conducted a number of successful concerts in Dublin. On 1 April 1822 he was appointed organist at the Chapel Royal.
Sir George Smart was, from that time onwards, one of the chief musical leaders and organizers in England, conducting at the Royal Philharmonic Society, Covent Garden, the provincial festivals, etc., and in 1838 being appointed composer to the Chapel Royal. He was a master of the Handelian traditions, was personally acquainted with Beethoven and a close friend of Weber, who died in his house. Some of his church music and glees became well-known. He died in London.
His brother Henry (1778 – 1823), father of the composer Henry Smart, was a well-known violinist.
Artware Fineart has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Portrait of Sir George Thomas Smart (1776 – February 23, 1867) Attributed to Benjamin Van Der Gucht 1753-1794
