Exude a timeless, classical elegance on your walls with this vintage framed print of The Infant Samuel, a beautiful example of traditional masterwork art preservation. This striking reproduction of the famous Sir Joshua Reynolds painting is housed under a striking sheet of curved bubble glass and set inside a remarkably heavy, ornate brass frame displaying intricate floral openwork scrollwork and a shell crest pinnacle.
- Size: 21.25" x 15.5" overall frame, with a 15" x 11" frame opening (Measurements are close but approximate)
- Decade: Mid-Century
- Style: Traditional / Old World Elegance
- Condition: The metal frame is in very good, solid vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina; the print appears to be in good condition behind the glass with possible minor surface scratches on the glass from handling
- Extra notes: The print has not been removed from its secure, original backing for internal inspection; features the distinct dimensional depth that only convex bubble glass can provide
Originally painted by the celebrated English portraitist Sir Joshua Reynolds in 1776, The Infant Samuel (also historically known as Samuel Relating His Vision or The Infant Samuel at Prayer) became an immensely popular religious and sentimental motif throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Mid-century decor design frequently paid homage to these classical oil paintings by housing high-quality lithograph reproductions inside heavy Italian-style cast brass or faux-gilt metal frames paired with convex glass panels. This structurally sound, heavily detailed piece serves as a beautiful historic anchor for a traditional gallery wall, a prayer corner, or a dark academia study display.