A charming vintage period genre scene reproduced after British artist Frank Moss Bennett. The composition depicts a classic 18th-century interior where a gentleman in a red coat reclines in a green armchair beside a fireplace, while a maid carefully lights his long clay pipe. Noted for his meticulous historical accuracy, the scene is richly detailed with a lace-clothed tea table, an ornate floral overmantel mirror, and scattered books. The artist’s signature is printed in the lower right-hand corner.
Medium/Style: Vintage textured lithographic print on canvas-grained board.
Artist/Markings: Signed “F.M. Bennett” within the matrix at the lower right.
Dimensions: Visible artwork measures approximately 11.5″ W x 15.5″ H. Outer frame edges measure approximately 13″ W x 17″ H.
Condition Report: Fair to good vintage condition; the print surface exhibits scattered moisture spotting, light surface grime, and minor age-related discoloration. The wood frame shows noticeable perimeter scuffing and finish wear consistent with age.
Framing & Hardware: Housed in a dark-stained wood cove frame with a thin red accent lip. The reverse features an unsealed cardboard backing secured with metal glazier points and an old wire hanging assembly
Vintage Lithographic Print After Frank Moss Bennett (1874–1952), "Enjoying a Clay Pipe"
A charming vintage period genre scene reproduced after British artist Frank Moss Bennett. The composition depicts a classic 18th-century interior where a gentleman in a red coat reclines in a green armchair beside a fireplace, while a maid carefully lights his long clay pipe. Noted for his meticulous historical accuracy, the scene is richly detailed…
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- Pickerington, Ohio, United States (US)