'What You Will' — John Raphael Smith

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Artist: John Raphael Smith
Date: 1790
Location: Ferens Art Gallery

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John Raphael Smith

John Raphael Smith, a master mezzotinter, was renowned for reproducing Sir Joshua Reynolds's portraits and capturing Georgian society.

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