WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (AMERICAN 1858-1920) THE

William Thomas Smedley, a freelance artist, was an illustrator of books and major magazines and a portrait painter of New York society. He attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts and began as an illustrator for Harper's and was a contributor to major magazines such as, Scribner's and The Ladies Home Journal. Ex: Kennedy Galleries, New York. Smedley was a member of several artist's societies and received many awards for his work. Artist: WILLIAM THOMAS SMEDLEY (AMERICAN 1858-1920) Condition: Very good Created: Dated 1899 Frame: Modern frame Medium: Ink of paper Signature: Signed lower right "WTS 1899" Title: THE PLANTERS WERE NOT ENERGETIC COTTON GROWERS.... Work Size: 6.5" x 12" Condition: Dimensions: Frame: 13 - 1/2" x 19 - 1/2".