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The village choir, the church interior

John Masey Wright

1790

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

The village choir, the church interior is a 1790 watercolor by John Masey Wright, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Masey Wright
When & what style?: 1790 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

In this painting, a group of people are gathered in a church interior. The scene features a man sitting on a bench, playing a violin, while a woman stands beside him. To his left, a group of children and adults are standing, some of whom appear to be singing. The atmosphere is one of community and music. The artist's use of watercolour creates a soft, dreamy quality, which suits the gentle scene. The focus is on the people and their interactions, rather than the church's architecture. This painting is reminiscent of the work of other Romantic artists, who often depicted scenes of everyday life and nature. You might also enjoy exploring the work of the artist Wright, John Masey.

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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