Joseph Lindon Smith (1863–1950) was an American painter celebrated for his precise renderings of ancient monuments and archaeological sites. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and trained at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, he became closely involved with archaeological expeditions in Egypt, where he meticulously documented temple reliefs, tomb paintings, and artifacts at sites including Thebes and Karnak. Smith was also a central figure in the arts community of Dublin, New Hampshire, where he and his family were part of the influential Dublin Art Colony. There, he painted, staged elaborate theatrical pageants, and helped cultivate a vibrant cultural circle that attracted prominent artists and intellectuals. Balancing life between New Hampshire and his fieldwork abroad, Smith created a unique legacy at the intersection of art, archaeology, and regional cultural life.