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A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright
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A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

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A 19thc illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

Brief Description:

This is a fascinating Original 19th-century Watercolour Painting By the listed British artist:

'John Masey Wright' (1777-1866).

Entitled: ''An Illustration for the Vicar of Wakefield''.

The beautiful image was taken from a scene in the original 1766 Novel by Anglo/Irish author Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774).

It is an extremely detailed painting with bags of period charm.

Mounted within a good quality early 20th-century glazed frame.

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

No visible signature - Attributed to John Masey Wright

Circa: 1840-1850

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in a fabulous original condition commensurate with age.

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 15.5'' | 39.3 cm

Width: 17.5'' | 44.4 cm

Depth: 0.7'' | 1.7 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
39.3cm (15.47")
Width
44.4cm (17.48")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Antique English Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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Description
A 19thc illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

Brief Description:

This is a fascinating Original 19th-century Watercolour Painting By the listed British artist:

'John Masey Wright' (1777-1866).

fig 1. A 19th-century framed watercolour illustration of figures in period costume outside a cottage doorway, set within a dark wooden and gilt frame.
fig 1. A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

Entitled: ''An Illustration for the Vicar of Wakefield''.

The beautiful image was taken from a scene in the original 1766 Novel by Anglo/Irish author Oliver Goldsmith (1728-1774).
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It is an extremely detailed painting with bags of period charm.

fig 2. A 19th-century framed watercolour illustration of figures in period costume outside a cottage doorway, set within a dark wooden and gilt frame.
fig 2. A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

Mounted within a good quality early 20th-century glazed frame.

Attributes:

Watercolour Painting

No visible signature - Attributed to John Masey Wright

Circa: 1840-1850

Condition:

Both the painting and the frame are offered in a fabulous original condition commensurate with age.

fig 3. A 19th-century framed watercolour illustration of figures in period costume outside a cottage doorway, set within a dark wooden and gilt frame.
fig 3. A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

Framed Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 15.5'' | 39.3 cm

Width: 17.5'' | 44.4 cm

Depth: 0.7'' | 1.7 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate Of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

fig 4. A 19th-century framed watercolour illustration of figures in period costume outside a cottage doorway, set within a dark wooden and gilt frame.
fig 4. A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

Great care and time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces we sell.

fig 5. A 19th-century framed watercolour illustration of figures in period costume outside a cottage doorway, set within a dark wooden and gilt frame.
fig 5. A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 6. A 19th-century framed watercolour illustration of figures in period costume outside a cottage doorway, set within a dark wooden and gilt frame.
fig 6. A 19thc Illustration "The Vicar of Wakefield" Watercolour by John Masey Wright

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders are welcome

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Height
39.3cm (15.47")
Width
44.4cm (17.48")
Depth
1.7cm (0.67")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Antique English Watercolour Painting to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1103609
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19th-century British literary watercolours often depict narrative scenes from published novels or poetry, combining detailed figurative work with atmospheric settings. Artists such as John Masey Wright specialised in translating literary scenes into visual art, paying close attention to period costume, architecture, and subtle character interactions.

These artworks were executed using water-soluble pigments bound with gum arabic and applied to handmade rag paper in translucent washes. Once completed, they were typically mounted behind glass inside wooden or giltwood frames to protect the delicate paper substrate.

Authentic period watercolours show natural aging to the paper surface, including subtle tonal mellowing and faint foxing. Inspection under magnification reveals layered watercolour washes rather than mechanical printing dots, while original mounting materials often display historical framing characteristics.

Framed antique watercolours integrate seamlessly into gallery walls when paired alongside contemporary art or fine line drawings. Positioned above a console table or mantelpiece, the artwork introduces narrative depth and historical texture to both classic and modern schemes.

Watercolours must be displayed away from direct light and high moisture environments to prevent fading and foxing. Reframing should always utilise acid-free mounts and UV-filtering glass to ensure long-term preservation of the paper and pigments.
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