Classic Historical Scene: Frank Moss Bennett - Up Before the Magistrate (1933) Fine Art Print

Details:

• Finest quality print (industry leading standards)

• Executed on Thick MUSEUM GRADE Paper
  

• Produced to achieve highest image quality and permanence

• Not framed

• Sheet size: 17”x 22” or 13"x19" or 8.5"x11"

• Image size: Images are optimized to provide the largest size and the best quality, maintaining a small border.
  

Description:

Our production process combines old-world craftsmanship with state of the art techniques to create the finest quality prints in the industry.

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WE DO NOT SHIP IN TUBES!!!  Jakero '77 Prints are the finest prints in the industry that utilize the best paper and ink media.  We believe that rolling such refined works will compromise the structure and integrity of the print.  To ensure your print is delivered undamaged, we use heavy duty packing materials that protect your investment against bending, folding, and even moisture.

A Detailed Glimpse into 18th-Century Justice by Frank Moss Bennett

This fine art print of Frank Moss Bennett's "Up Before the Magistrate" (1933) captures the essence of the artist's highly popular historical genre paintings. Bennett was renowned for his meticulous research and attention to detail, using his extensive collection of period costumes and antiques to vividly recreate scenes from 17th and 18th-century England. This particular work, an oil on canvas, is a classic example of his dramatic, narrative style, depicting a scene of local law and order being dispensed in a grand, richly appointed historical interior.

Artistic Significance and Visual Details

• Historical Genre Master: The painting belongs to Bennett's most successful body of work, where he specialized in carefully staged, almost theatrical, retrospective scenes of everyday life in the "olden times." These works were widely reproduced and enjoyed immense popularity in his lifetime and beyond.

• Dramatic Narrative: The composition centers on a figure appearing before a magistrate, likely dealing with a minor offense or local dispute. The viewer's eye is drawn to the contrast between the authority of the seated magistrate and the posture of the individual being questioned.

• Period Authenticity: A hallmark of Bennett's art is the scrupulous historical accuracy of the setting and costumes. The print beautifully reproduces the rich textures of the characters' period dress, the antique furniture, and the architectural details of the interior, creating an immersive, believable glimpse into the past.

• Meticulous Detail: The painting's technical skill is evident in the careful rendering of facial expressions, polished wood, and diffused lighting qualities that a high-quality print is engineered to preserve.

A Handsome and Enduring Decor Piece

"Up Before the Magistrate" is more than just a picture; it is a conversation piece that evokes the grandeur, customs, and spirit of 18th-century English life. It makes a distinguished addition to a study, office, den, or traditional living room, appealing to collectors who appreciate historical realism and narrative genre painting.