Adam Smith (1723-1790), portrait painting, detail from The Muir portrait, c. 1800

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Full image at T5BM00. Portrait of the political economist and philosopher Adam Smith (1723-1790) by an unknown artist, which is known as the ‘Muir portrait’ after the family who once owned it. The portrait was probably painted posthumously, based on a medallion by James Tassie.

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Size: 2430px × 3100px
Location: SNG
Photo credit: © ICP / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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