The Model
After Titian — engraved by S. Smith
The Work
The Model is a 19th-century steel engraving by S. Smith, reproducing a painting attributed to the Venetian master Titian. It was published by George Barrie, a prominent Philadelphia fine art publisher active from the 1870s through the 1890s, known for large, richly detailed engraved reproductions of celebrated paintings aimed at the American collector's market — the same tradition and era as Gebbie & Co., his Philadelphia contemporary. This plate likely comes from one of Barrie's large-format portfolio series distributed to subscribers.
- Year
- 19th century
- Medium
- Steel engraving on paper
- Image size
- 160 mm x 205 mm
- Framed size
- 530 mm x 615 mm
- Catalogue
- 0044
Provenance
I found this piece through a Facebook seller specialising in antique prints, and bought a large selection from him — some destined for framing at the studio, some kept for myself. I kept this one. The reason is a little silly: there's a frame within the artwork itself. I clearly can't help myself when it comes to frames, even in the pieces I collect.
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