F.W. Smith's Art

Frederick William Smith (1797-1835) was a British artist and engraver who contributed to Joseph Paxton's "Magazine of Botany". He is known for his hand-colored botanical illustrations.

Smith's work appeared in volumes of the magazine from 1834 to 1849. Some sources suggest he may been the brother to Edwin Dalton Smith.

In the context of "Botanicals," Frederick William Smith is significant for his artistic contributions to the field of botanical illustration, specifically through his work in Paxton's publication, according to the
Australian National Botanic Gardens.