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The Return of Olivia Goldsmith

John Masey Wright

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century

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The Return of Olivia Goldsmith is a 1800 watercolor by John Masey Wright, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Masey Wright
When & what style?: 1800 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a family scene in a cozy room. A man in a dark coat stands talking to a seated woman holding a baby, while two children and two women in fancy dresses stand nearby. The room has simple furniture, a fireplace, and a window with light streaming in. The artist used soft colors and loose brushstrokes to create a warm, lived-in feel. The clothing and setting suggest everyday life in the 1800s. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

An illustration by John Masey Wright depicts the scene from chapter XXII of "The Vicar of Wakefield," titled "The Return of Olivia Goldsmith."

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About the artist

Artist

John Masey Wright

John Masey Wright (1777–1866) was a British watercolourist. He was the son of an organ-builder and was apprenticed to the same business, but, as it proved distasteful to him, he was allowed to follow his natural…

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