{"title":"Edward Smith","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"village-politicians-edward-smith","title":"Dorfpolitiker - Edward Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eEin detaillierter Stich aus dem 19. Jahrhundert, der eine Gruppe von Männern zeigt, die in einer rustikalen Taverne lebhaft debattieren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e„Dorfpolitiker“ zeigt eine typische Szene des ländlichen Lebens im 19. Jahrhundert, in der eine Gruppe von Männern in einer schummrig beleuchteten Taverne versammelt ist. Die Komposition konzentriert sich auf einen zentralen Tisch, an dem sich die Figuren lebhaft unterhalten und wahrscheinlich die Neuigkeiten des Tages diskutieren. Der Künstler verwendet einen Chiaroscuro-Effekt, wobei er das Licht nutzt, um den Blick auf die Hauptakteure zu lenken, während die Peripherie des Raumes im Schatten versinkt. Diese Technik erzeugt einen Sinn für Tiefe und Atmosphäre, typisch für das Interesse der Epoche am häuslichen und sozialen Realismus.\n\nEdward Smith, ein versierter Graveur, übersetzt die Texturen der Tavernenumgebung präzise. Von den grob behauenen Holzmöbeln bis zu den verstreuten Haushaltsgegenständen auf dem Boden bietet das Werk einen detaillierten Einblick in die materiellen Bedingungen der Epoche. Die Figuren sind mit individuellen Ausdrücken dargestellt, die eine Reihe von Reaktionen von intensiver Konzentration bis hin zu beiläufiger Beobachtung vermitteln. Ein Kind ist nahe dem rechten Rand sichtbar und fügt dem öffentlichen Raum der Taverne eine Schicht häuslicher Realität hinzu. Der Hund, der nahe den Gegenständen im Vordergrund ruht, verankert die Szene weiter in einer erkennbaren, bewohnten Umgebung.\n\nDieser Stich spiegelt das breitere Interesse an Genremotiven wider, das viele Künstler in der frühen viktorianischen Zeit beschäftigte. Indem sie die sozialen Gewohnheiten der Arbeiterklasse dokumentierten, boten solche Werke einen Einblick in das tägliche Leben von Menschen außerhalb der Aristokratie. Der Druck demonstriert die technische Meisterschaft des Graveurs, komplexe Tonvariationen allein durch Linienführung zu handhaben. Er bleibt ein klares Beispiel für die erzählende Kunst, die im 19. Jahrhundert in gedruckter Form populär war, und bietet einen Einblick in die soziale Dynamik einer Dorfgemeinschaft. Das Werk ist eine Studie menschlicher Interaktion, eingefangen durch das Medium des Schwarz-Weiß-Stichs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eDas könnte Ihnen auch gefallen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/maria-magdalena-pieter-de-grebber\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMaria Magdalena - Pieter de Grebber — Pieter de Grebber\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/genius-of-the-sun-master-of-the-e-series-tarocchi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGenius der Sonne - Meister der E-Serie Tarocchi — Meister der E-Serie Tarocchi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Smith","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57987061580111,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57987065938255,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57987065971023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57987066003791,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57987066036559,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Village-Politicians_Poster_CompositorV1_1781921649148.jpg?v=1781922026"},{"product_id":"lady-and-child-edward-smith","title":"Dame und Kind - Edward Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eEin detaillierter Stich aus dem 19. Jahrhundert von Edward Smith, der ein formelles Porträt einer Mutter mit Kind nach einem Originalgemälde von Anthony van Dyck wiedergibt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDieser feine Stich von Edward Smith reproduziert ein Porträt, das ursprünglich vom flämischen Meister Anthony van Dyck gemalt wurde. Smith, ein britischer Kupferstecher, der im 19. Jahrhundert tätig war, zeigt technische Präzision in seiner Übertragung von Van Dycks Pinselführung in das Medium des Linienstichs. Die Komposition zeigt eine Frau, die mit einem kleinen Kind auf dem Schoß sitzt, beide in der formellen Kleidung des 17. Jahrhunderts, komplett mit Halskrausen und strukturiertem Stoff.\n\nDer Druck fängt die Texturen der Kleidung der Dargestellten ein, von der steifen, plissierten Halskrause um den Hals der Frau bis zum schweren, drapierten Stoff des Vorhangs hinter ihnen. Smith verwendet unterschiedliche Linienstärken und Schraffuren, um Volumen und Licht zu suggerieren und so ein Gefühl von Tiefe in der Szene zu erzeugen. Das Kind, das einen Federhut trägt, blickt nach links, während die Frau direkt den Betrachter ansieht. Diese Anordnung spiegelt die Konventionen der aristokratischen Porträtmalerei des Barock wider, wo Status und familiäre Verbindung durch Pose und Kostüm kommuniziert wurden.\n\nAls Kupferstecher war Smith Teil einer Tradition, die die Werke Alter Meister durch hochwertige Reproduktionen einem breiteren Publikum zugänglich machte. Dieser Druck ist ein Beispiel für die erforderliche Kunstfertigkeit, um Ölmalerei durch die monochromatischen Beschränkungen der Druckplatte zu interpretieren. Das Werk bewahrt die formale Ernsthaftigkeit des Originalgemäldes und bietet gleichzeitig ein eigenständiges ästhetisches Erlebnis durch die Klarheit der Gravurlinie. Es bleibt ein repräsentatives Stück der Druckgrafik des 19. Jahrhunderts, das die anhaltende Wertschätzung für Van Dycks Porträtmalerei während der viktorianischen Ära dokumentiert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eDas könnte Ihnen auch gefallen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-three-graces-agostino-carracci\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eDie drei Grazien – Agostino Carracci — Agostino Carracci\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/richmond-bridge-surrey-john-walker\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid 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Smith, active during the nineteenth century, was known for his technical precision in the medium of line engraving. The composition follows established iconographic conventions, placing the Holy Family at the centre of the frame, surrounded by a gathering of figures who observe the event with expressions of reverence and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artist employs a range of tonal values to create depth within the stable setting. Light emanates from the infant, casting soft illumination upon the faces of the surrounding figures and the textures of the straw and wooden beams above. The inclusion of domestic objects, such as the water vessel and the basket carried by one of the figures, adds a sense of grounded realism to the scene. Above the group, small cherubic figures appear in the rafters, providing a vertical element to the otherwise horizontal arrangement of the primary subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith demonstrates a high level of control in his use of cross-hatching and stippling to define the folds of fabric and the musculature of the figures. The work reflects the period's interest in academic draughtsmanship and the reproduction of religious narratives for a wider audience. The print captures the quiet atmosphere of the moment, focusing on the human interaction between the visitors and the central figures. The attention to detail in the foreground, including the resting ox and the discarded poultry, provides a tactile quality to the composition. This piece is a representative example of nineteenth-century British printmaking, where the skill of the engraver was applied to translate complex painterly effects into a monochromatic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/la-moderazione-lodovico-ferretti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Moderazione - Lodovico Ferretti — Lodovico Ferretti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/alexander-pope-jacobus-houbraken\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlexander Pope - Jacobus Houbraken — Jacobus Houbraken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Smith","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58683950039375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684001812815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684001845583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684001878351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684001911119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684001943887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684001976655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684002009423,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684002042191,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684002074959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684002107727,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684002140495,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Nativity_Poster_CompositorV1_1788602510913.jpg?v=1788603427"},{"product_id":"a-group-of-boys-edward-smith","title":"A Group of Boys - Edward Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed nineteenth-century engraving by Edward Smith, depicting a group of children at play in a pastoral setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving, titled A Group of Boys, demonstrates the technical precision of Edward Smith, a British engraver active during the early nineteenth century. The work is based on a composition by the painter Henry Perronet Briggs, reflecting the common practice of the era where engravers translated oil paintings into monochrome prints for wider circulation. The scene depicts a cluster of young children, or putti, engaged in play within a wooded setting. The figures are arranged in a relaxed, reclining posture upon a white cloth, surrounded by natural elements including foliage and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith employs a variety of line weights and cross-hatching techniques to render the soft texture of the children's skin, the contrast of the dark, shaded background, and the folds of the fabric. The composition draws upon classical motifs, echoing the style of Renaissance masters who frequently depicted groups of cherubic figures in pastoral environments. The lighting is focused on the central figures, creating a clear separation from the darker, atmospheric background. This print provides insight into the reproductive print culture of the period, where the skill of the engraver was essential for the dissemination of fine art. The attention to anatomical detail and the careful modulation of tone across the figures demonstrate the high level of craftsmanship expected of professional engravers in London during this time. The work remains a fine example of the technical capabilities of nineteenth-century intaglio printing, capturing the gentle, playful nature of the subjects through a disciplined application of line and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/la-moderazione-lodovico-ferretti\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLa Moderazione - Lodovico Ferretti — Lodovico Ferretti\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/alexander-pope-jacobus-houbraken\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAlexander Pope - Jacobus Houbraken — Jacobus Houbraken\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Smith","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684151169359,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684265103695,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684265136463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684265169231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684265201999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684265234767,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684265267535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684265300303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684265333071,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684265365839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684265398607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684265431375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Group-of-Boys_Poster_CompositorV1_1788603765334.jpg?v=1788604127"},{"product_id":"piper-edward-smith","title":"Piper - Edward Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1824 engraving by Edward Smith, depicting a traditional piper in a character study based on a painting by Samuel De Wilde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis engraving by Edward Smith, published in 1824, captures a character study of a traditional musician. The work is based on an original painting by Samuel De Wilde, a painter known for his depictions of theatrical subjects and character types. The print demonstrates the technical precision of early nineteenth-century British engraving, employing varied line weights and cross-hatching to define the texture of the subject's clothing and the metallic components of the bagpipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is presented in a three-quarter view, his expression suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or perhaps a pause between musical passages. He wears a dark coat over a light, gathered shirt, with a simple cravat at his neck. The bagpipes are held with a natural ease, indicating the subject's familiarity with the instrument. In the background, a suggestion of a stone building provides a sense of place, grounding the figure in a rural or village setting. The composition is balanced, with the musician occupying the central space, allowing the viewer to focus on the details of his attire and the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints were common in the period, often produced to satisfy a public interest in regional character types and folk traditions. The inclusion of a small crest at the bottom centre of the plate suggests this may have been part of a larger series or a publication documenting various social or professional figures of the time. The work reflects the period's interest in the picturesque, where the lives of ordinary people were elevated through artistic representation. The clarity of the lines and the subtle tonal gradations achieved through the engraving process reveal the high level of craftsmanship expected of professional printmakers working for London publishers during the Regency era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/westminster-abbey-and-bridge-the-embarkation-on-lord-mayors-day-edward-goodall\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWestminster Abbey and Bridge: The Embarkation on Lord Mayor's Day - Edward Goodall — Edward Goodall\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/and-smote-job-with-sore-boils-from-the-sole-of-his-foot-to-the-crown-of-his-head-william-blake\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAnd Smote Job with Sore Boils from the Sole of His Foot to the Crown of His Head - William Blake — William Blake\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Edward Smith","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684467085647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684477866319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58684477899087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684477931855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684477964623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684477997391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684478030159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684478062927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684478095695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58684478128463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58684478161231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58684478193999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Piper_Poster_CompositorV1_1788604789864.jpg?v=1788605443"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/edward-smith.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}