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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, John Masey Wright OWS, Falstaff in Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor.This jocular scene … Read more An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, John Masey Wright OWS, Falstaff in Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor.This jocular scene by John Masey Wright OWS (1777–1866) shows Falstaff in Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor. Falstaff's surprised expression encapsulates the entanglement of deceit that plays out as Falstaff attempts to seduce the wives of two wealthy citizens; he in turn gets tricked and his double dealing is ultimately exposed.Wright's reputation rests upon his small, delicately rendered compositions illustrating Shakespeare and other poets. He was deeply involved in the theatrical world of early 19th-century London, living in Bishop's Walk, Lambeth, at that time the theatrical quarter, and working as a scene painter at the opera house. It is said that his love of literature was such that his son recalled how, during an illness, he broke out in his sleep reciting long passages from Shakespeare.Provenance: This painting derives from a collection associated with the Walpole family.In brown wash with faint graphite underdrawing. There is an additional sketch on the verso in graphite and wash.All artworks come with a Certificate of Authenticity and in some cases its accompanying text or artist biography. Signed: No. Inscribed: The picture is accompanied by an inscription on a separate fragment of paper giving the attribution. Height: 23.3cm (9.2″) Width: 17.4cm (6.9″) Condition: There is some staining to the verso of the paper, which is slightly visible as brown patches on the front. Slight wrinkling to the paper at the lower edge, and small mark towards the lower left corner. There is a short, barely visible repaired tear to the right edge. Please see photos for detail. There are historic adhesive marks and/or paper remnants to the corners on the verso, from previous mounting. Presented: Unframed. See less
- Dimensions
- 6.69ʺW × 9.06ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less
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