Published for the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art. In addition to the catalogue raisonné, the publication includes a lengthy biography of the artist. The appendices include: Prints After J. R. Smith; Works Exhibited by J. R. Smith (1773-1805) ; Dates of Publications Listed in 'A Catalogue of Prints Published by J. R. Smith' (ca. 1798). There is also a concordance with Frankau and title index.