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“Richard Smith has a passionate following amongst a small number of people. He seems to be a very well-kept secret. This is the first substantial publication on him, as until now there have only been small exhibition catalogues or inclusion in several broader surveys of painting to mark him out. His work is pivotal for understanding British Modernist painting.” Read more...
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