Notes

Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from the artist's studio.

Lionel Smit is a South African artist, best known for his contemporary portraiture and sculpture. Each of Smit's works offers us an entry point into the variety and richness that lies beneath every face we encounter in life, whether applied in bronze or paint. The blending of techniques across genres is a display of Smit's work in multiple media, all bearing a visible and tangible overlap.

Adapted from the artist's biography on the artist's website: https://www.lionelsmit.com, accessed on 6 September 2021.

Provenance

Donated by the artist. Courtesy of Everard Read Gallery.