{"product_id":"a-fireside-party-benjamin-phelps-gibbon","title":"A Fireside Party - Benjamin Phelps Gibbon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1832 line engraving by Benjamin Phelps Gibbon after Sir Edwin Landseer, depicting a group of dogs resting by a fireplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fireside Party is a fine example of nineteenth-century British engraving, produced by Benjamin Phelps Gibbon after an original painting by Sir Edwin Landseer. The work depicts a group of dogs resting near a hearth, capturing the domestic and sporting themes popular during the Victorian era. Landseer, known for his anthropomorphic treatment of animals, provides a composition that balances the rugged nature of the hunting dogs with the warmth of an interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGibbon demonstrates technical precision in his use of line and cross-hatching to render the varied textures of the animals' coats, the rough stone floor, and the metallic sheen of the fireplace tools. The engraving process allows for a tonal range that mimics the depth of the original oil painting, creating a sense of atmosphere through the play of light and shadow. The dogs are positioned in a cluster, suggesting a quiet moment of repose after a day in the field. The inclusion of a pair of discarded boots and a hunting knife on a wooden bench adds a narrative layer, implying the presence of their owners just out of frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the period's fascination with animal subjects, which were frequently reproduced as engravings for a growing middle-class market. The dedication at the base of the print to the Venerable Archdeacon Cambridge indicates the social context in which such works were circulated and collected. The composition is grounded in the tradition of British sporting art, yet it possesses a sentimental quality that was characteristic of Landseer's output. The print remains a study in the mastery of the burin, showing how engravers of the time translated the painterly qualities of light and fur 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\/st-aubins-bay-jersey-james-webb\" 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;\"\u003eSt Aubin's Bay, Jersey - James Webb — James Webb\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/the-seventh-plague-of-egypt-john-martin\" 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;\"\u003eThe Seventh Plague of Egypt - John Martin — John Martin\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Phelps Gibbon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735314108751,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735315222863,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58735315255631,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735315288399,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735315321167,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735315353935,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735315386703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735315419471,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735315452239,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58735315485007,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58735315517775,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58735315550543,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Fireside-Party_Poster_CompositorV1_1789035121482.jpg?v=1789036082","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/products\/a-fireside-party-benjamin-phelps-gibbon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}