Lydia Smith Russell
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| Gender | Female |
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| Date of birth | January 1,1786 |
| Died | 1859 |
| Current partner | Jonathan Russell |
| Parents | Ann Otis Smith |
| Barney Smith | |
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| ID | 4531886 |
Lydia Smith Russell Life story
Lydia Smith Russell (1786–1859) was a worldly, cultured, well-educated artist. The daughter of Barney Smith and Ann Otis, Lydia lived in France and England as a child and studied with Gilbert Stuart (see B. 72.117 and B. 61.55). According to family tradition, she also studied with Benjamin West (see B.