Neoclassicism
James Smithson
by James Roberts, 1786
James Smithson (1786) is a portrait painting by James Roberts, one of the masters of Neoclassicism. The original hangs in the National Portrait Gallery.
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- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- James Roberts
- Year
- 1786
- Movement
- Neoclassicism
- Original
- National Portrait Gallery
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
James Smithson by James Roberts (1786) depicts James Smithson. The original hangs in the National Portrait Gallery.
Your ArtLogia James Smithson is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Neoclassicism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: James Roberts (1753–1809) was a British painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by James Roberts hang in collections such as the National Portrait Gallery.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
James Roberts (1753–1809)
James Roberts (1753–1809) was a British painter associated with Neoclassicism. Works by James Roberts hang in collections such as the National Portrait Gallery.
More by James RobertsQuestions
Is this James Smithson reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your James Smithson is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original James Smithson?
The original by James Roberts (1786) is in the National Portrait Gallery. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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