{"title":"Edward Smith","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"village-politicians-edward-smith","title":"Byapolitiker - Edward Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eEn detaljerad etsning från 1800-talet som föreställer en grupp män i livlig debatt i en rustik krogmiljö.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eVillage Politicians skildrar en vanlig scen från 1800-talets lantliv, med en grupp män samlade i en dunkelt belyst krog. Kompositionen fokuserar på ett centralt bord där figurer deltar i animerad diskussion, troligen debatterande dagens nyheter. Konstnären använder en chiaroscuro-effekt, där ljuset drar ögat mot de centrala deltagarna medan rummets periferi får försvinna in i skuggan. Denna teknik skapar en känsla av djup och atmosfär, typisk för periodens intresse för inhemsk och social realism.\n\nEdward Smith, en skicklig gravör, återger krogmiljöns texturer med precision. Från de grovhuggna trämöblerna till de utspridda hushållsartiklarna på golvet, ger verket en detaljerad inblick i tidens materiella förhållanden. Figurerna är återgivna med individuella uttryck, förmedlande en rad reaktioner från intensiv koncentration till ledig observation. Ett barn syns nära högerkanten, vilket lägger till ett lager av inhemsk verklighet till krogens offentliga rum. Hunden som vilar nära föremålen i förgrunden förankrar ytterligare scenen i en igenkännbar, bebodd miljö.\n\nDenna etsning speglar det bredare intresset för genremotiv som upptog många konstnärer under den tidiga viktorianska perioden. Genom att dokumentera arbetarklassens sociala vanor gav sådana verk en inblick i vardagslivet för människor utanför aristokratin. Trycket visar gravörens tekniska skicklighet i att hantera komplexa tonala variationer enbart genom linjearbete. Det förblir ett tydligt exempel på den berättande konst som var populär i tryckt form under 1800-talet, och erbjuder en glimt av dynamiken i ett bysamhälle. Verket är en studie i mänsklig interaktion, fångad genom det svartvita etsningens medium.\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;\"\u003eDu kanske också gillar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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;\"\u003eSolens geni - Mästaren av E-seriens tarocchi — Mästaren av E-seriens 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":"Dam och barn - Edward Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eEn detaljerad nittonhundratalets gravyr av Edward Smith, som återger ett formellt porträtt av en mor och ett barn, ursprungligen målat av Anthony van Dyck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eDenna fina gravyr av Edward Smith återger ett porträtt som ursprungligen målades av den flamländske mästaren Anthony van Dyck. Smith, en brittisk gravör aktiv under 1800-talet, uppvisar teknisk precision i sin överföring av Van Dycks penseldrag till linjegravyrens medium. Kompositionen visar en kvinna sittande med ett litet barn i knät, båda klädda i 1600-talets formella klädedräkt, komplett med krås och strukturerat tyg.\n\nTrycket fångar texturerna i motivens kläder, från det styva, veckade kråset runt kvinnans hals till det tunga, draperade tyget i gardinen bakom dem. Smith använder varierande linjetjocklekar och korskläckning för att antyda volym och ljus, vilket skapar en känsla av djup i scenen. Barnet, som bär en fjäderhatt, tittar mot vänster, medan kvinnan tittar direkt på betraktaren. Detta arrangemang återspeglar konventionerna inom aristokratisk porträttmålning från barockperioden, där status och familjeband kommunicerades genom pose och kostym.\n\nSom gravör var Smith en del av en tradition som förde ut Gamla mästares verk till en bredare publik genom högkvalitativa reproduktioner. Detta tryck är ett exempel på den skicklighet som krävdes för att tolka oljemålning genom tryckplåtens monokroma begränsningar. Verket behåller den formella allvaret hos den ursprungliga målningen samtidigt som det erbjuder en distinkt estetisk upplevelse genom den graverade linjens klarhet. 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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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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=\"\/sv\/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\/sv\/collections\/edward-smith.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}