'The Jolly Parson' Eighteenth Century Oil on Canvas

Name: 'The Jolly Parson' Eighteenth Century Oil on Canvas
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1241593
Price: 2800 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectOil Paintings
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOil on Canvas, Wood, Gilt
ColourDark Brown
MotifsClerical portrait, Punch bowl, Moulded timber frame, Gilt slip
SizeH 71 cm (28 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

This eighteenth century oil on canvas painting, titled 'The Jolly Parson', depicts a clergyman seated at a draped green table with a punch bowl and glass, signed and dated Dr T Curtis, 1782. The canvas sits inside a dark brown moulded wooden frame with a narrow gold-toned slip. Visible details include the parson's white wig and bands, dark clerical vestments, a small framed picture hanging in the background, bottles, papers, and a clay pipe on the table. The artwork measures 71 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 4 cm deep. Positioned in a gentleman's library or study, the piece hangs above the mantel as a traditional wall display. The Georgian style suits period interiors, adding character to a living room, hallway, or study. Hanging hardware secures the artwork to the wall in a domestic setting.

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Eighteenth-century British genre portraiture captures scenes of daily life, satire, and social commentary, often portraying individuals within personal or humorous settings characteristic of the Georgian period.

Artists traditionally used hand-ground oil pigments on stretched linen canvases, housed within timber frames crafted from mahogany or pine with hand-gilded inner slips.

Authentic pieces display natural craquelure across the paint surface, original stretcher bars with hand-cut nails, and age-consistent oxidisation on the reverse of the canvas.

Position the artwork as a focal point above a mantelpiece or dark timber sideboard to contrast against contemporary minimalist decor or complement traditional wall panelling.

Keep the painting away from direct sunlight and heat sources, dust gently with a soft dry brush, and consult a professional conservator for varnish restoration.

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'The Jolly Parson' Eighteenth Century Oil on Canvas

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