James Smithson at Oxford, James Roberts, circa 1786

Photograph of a portrait of james smithson in cap and gown, while a student at pembroke college, oxford, painted by james roberts (1753 -c. 1809) in 1786. Smithson attend pembroke college, oxford, 1782-1786. Painting was purchased in 1850 from the widow of john fitall, smithson's former servant to whom he had granted an annuity. The original painting is located in the national portrait gallery. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1786. Dimensions: 60.1h x 46w cm (24h x 18w in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: National Portrait Gallery. James Smithson as Oxford Student