Surname: Smirke Forename(s): Robert b. 15 April 1753. d. 5 January 1845. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Painter and illustrator. Born in Wigton, Cumberland. Studied at the Royal Academy
Schools. Specialized in literary themes, contemporary subjects, scenes from Shakespeare
plays, and illustrated literary and historical texts. Member of the Incorporated Society
of Artists. Elected Royal Academician in 1793. Married Elizabeth Russell on 1 March
1777. Illustrator of History of England (1792), Don Quixote (1818), and Illustrations to Shakespeare by Robert Smirke R. A. (1821). Biographical information: ODNB. (AC, CC)