British engraver, printseller and publisher (1754–1833)

Self-portrait of W. Hogarth in a Montero cap, with his dog Trump. Stipple engraving by B. Smith after W. Hogarth.

William Hunter. Coloured stipple engraving by B. Smith, 1817, after M. Haughton after M. Chamberlin.

A God-like figure embraces a young fainting girl. Stipple engraving by B. Smith, 1797, after R. Westall.

A baker is carrying a tray of pies on his head. Engraving by B. Smith, 1824, after W. Hogarth.

A woman enthroned on clouds is holding a rudder and keys, she is surrounded by four angels, two of which are holding a cornucopia; representing Providence. Stipple engraving by B. Smith after J.F. Rigaud.

1 print : engraving ; platemark 26.5 x 20 cm

1 print : stipple engraving ; platemark 23.6 x 28 cm

Christ appearing to the apostle Thomas holds his wrist and invites him to touch the wound in his side. Stipple engraving by B. Smith, 1826, after G.A. Galli, il Spadarino.

1 print : line engraving ; image 34.4 x 24.3 cm

The child Samuel tells the priest Eli of the fate God has in store for him. Engraving by B. Smith, 1824, after J.S. Copley.

Proposals for engraving by subscription, a portrait of the Marquis Cornwallis  after a picture painted by John Singleton Copley, Esq. R. A. Being part of a collection of pictures presented to the city of London, by Alderman Boydell: now engraving by Mr. Benjamin Smith, of the size of Lord Heathfield, Lord Mansfield, &c.

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A baker is carrying a tray of pies on his head. Engraving by B. Smith, 1824, after W. Hogarth.

Christ appearing to the apostle Thomas holds his wrist and invites him to touch the wound in his side. Stipple engraving by B. Smith, 1826, after G.A. Galli, il Spadarino.

William Hunter. Coloured stipple engraving by B. Smith, 1817, after M. Haughton after M. Chamberlin.

The child Samuel tells the priest Eli of the fate God has in store for him. Engraving by B. Smith, 1824, after J.S. Copley.