Signed Print Framed under Glass by Henry P. Smith

Signed Print Framed under Glass by Henry P. Smith

This Artist Signed Print by Henry P. Smith is framed under Glass and set in a Vintage bright gold tone sculptured wood frame. It portrays a secluded quiet pond, a cottage house, a woman and ducks returning home. It is set with a background of trees and there are beautiful mirror like images reflecting on the water. The print measures 14" wide x 9" tall and the frame is 15 1/2" x 11". The print and frame are in excellent condition with some minor wear of the gold on the outer bead. This is a very peaceful and tranquil print of Henry P. Smiths original oil painting, shows very well and is assured to please.

Henry Pember Smith Biography (b Waterford, Connecticut 1854; d Asbury Park, New Jersey 1907) American painter. Henry Pember Smith is known for his highly realistic ocean and landscape views. Little is known about Smith’s early years, and it has been assumed that he was a self-taught painter. He began to exhibit in 1877 at the National Academy of Design, and continued to show his work there until 1896. He studied the Old Masters throughout Europe which is evident in his reliance on realism. He also exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Club; the Boston Art Club; the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art; and the Art Institute in Chicago.