{"product_id":"vintage-simplicity-portrait-print-after-sir-joshua-reynolds-dayton-company-framed-art","title":"Vintage “Simplicity” Portrait Print after Sir Joshua Reynolds | Dayton Company Framed Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully framed vintage print after Sir Joshua Reynolds’ celebrated 1785 portrait \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Portrait of Miss Theophila Gwatkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe portrait depicts Reynolds’ young grand-niece, Theophila Gwatkin, dressed in white with a lace bonnet and distinctive blue sash, a small gathering of flowers resting in her lap. The muted palette and soft pastoral setting give the image the quiet character that made \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e an enduring subject for later decorative prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly appealing for its period presentation. The print is housed behind glass in a solid wood frame with an aged bronze-gold finish. The reverse retains a label from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dayton Company Picture Galleries of Minneapolis, Minnesota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, documenting where the piece was professionally framed and adding an interesting piece of American department-store history to its provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts portrait subject, aged frame and touches of blue make it an easy addition to a traditional gallery wall, collected portrait grouping, English-inspired interior or layered display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage framed portrait print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAfter Sir Joshua Reynolds’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimplicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 1785\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Portrait of Miss Theophila Gwatkin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortrait of Reynolds’ grand-niece, Theophila Gwatkin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite lace bonnet and blue sash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint displayed behind glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid wood frame with aged bronze-gold finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally framed by The Dayton Company Picture Galleries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinneapolis, Minnesota gallery label retained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Measurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14½” H × 11½” W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The solid wood frame shows surface wear, patina and finish variation consistent with age. The print remains displayed behind glass. The paper backing on the reverse has some tearing and deterioration from age, while the Dayton Company Picture Galleries label remains present. Please review all photographs carefully as part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage piece. Age-appropriate wear expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop of Old","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46040927469703,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/9345\/6775\/files\/93D56B9F-64D9-4D87-A11E-F55603846BD5.png?v=1791240635","url":"https:\/\/shopofold.com\/products\/vintage-simplicity-portrait-print-after-sir-joshua-reynolds-dayton-company-framed-art","provider":"Shop of Old","version":"1.0","type":"link"}