Frank Hill Smith
1842–1904 (age 62)
Biography
Frank Hill Smith was a painter and decorative artist who helped shape Boston's artistic circles during the Gilded Age. He exhibited landscapes and genre scenes while also designing interiors and teaching emerging artists, and his polished style reflected both European training and a love for New England light.
As a founding member of the Boston Art Club and a generous patron of artistic communities, he encouraged collaboration among painters, sculptors, and architects, ensuring that the city remained a lively center for creativity.