Xanthus Smith Fine Pencil

A fine pencil drawing of a horse entitled Arabian by Xanthus Smith, after a painting by British artist Benjamin Marshall, executed in April of 1859. Dimensions: 6" x 8" (sheet size). Signed "X.S. del. after Benj. Marshall" on lower left. Xanthus Smith (1839-1929) was born and raised in suburban Philadelphia. All of his immediate family relations were accomplished painters. Instruction from his mother, noted floral painter Mary Priscilla Wilson Smith, and father, the celebrated landscape artist Russell Smith, supplanted institutional instruction in his youthful artistic development. Critics of the day often compared his technique to his father's, though their subject matter often differed considerably (Xanthus' fame rests on his seascapes and Civil War naval battle scenes). This strong parental influence also shaped the career of his sister Mary, who became an acclaimed painter of small barnyard animals in her adult life. All of the Smiths exhibited their work at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. This drawing is from a small archive of Smith family drawings, watercolors, and oil sketches in our inventory. The collection was acquired from a Smith descendant in Maine and includes works by Russell Smith, his wife, Mary Priscilla Wilson Smith, and their children Xathus and Mary. CONDITION: Very good. Terms and Conditions All of the items we offer are guaranteed to be as described. We do not sell facsimiles or reproductions, and strive to be as accurate as possible in dating the items offered. Please see our other listings for a fine selection of books, prints, photographs, paper, and art! Our Policies Buyer is responsible for all shipping charges, including insurance, if desired. We ship through the United States Postal Service and UPS. While all items are professionally and securely packaged, we recommend insurance, as we cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged items. Payment must be received within two weeks of commitment to purchase, or the item will be relisted. We prefer Paypal, but will consider other payment options. For International Buyers We adhere to all customs regulations and state the purchase price as the value for all items on customs forms, as required by law. All import duties, taxes, fees and charges are the responsibility of the buyer, and are not included in the purchase price.

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