James Wright (1885-1947)

Artist Name James Wright (1885-1947)
Title Mother and Child on Quayside
Description This superb Scottish Impressionist figurative landscape oil painting is by noted Scottish artist James Wright. Painted circa 1920 the painting is of a mother with a baby and young girl, the latter gazing at the viewer, as they walk along a cobbled quayside. In the background are boats and houses. The vibrant Scottish palette, impasto and brushwork are superb as are the reflections in the water. A really lovely colourful painting in the Scottish tradition and an excellent example of Wright's work.

Signed lower right.
Provenance Scottish estate.
Medium Oil on Canvas
Size 18 x 24 inches
Frame Housed an ornate gilt T Annan and Sons Glasgow frame, 32 inches by 26 inches framed and in good condition.
Condition Good condition.
Biography James Wright (1885-1947). Born in Ayr. Painter in oils and watercolour and stained glass designer. Landscape and figure subjects. Brother of Margaret Isobel Wright (1884-1957) who was also an artist. Studied at Glasgow School of Arts. Elected RSW 1920. Exhibited Royal Academy  3, Royal Scottish Academy  36, Royal Society of Watercolour Painters  82, Aberdeen Artists Society 2, Glasgow institute 57, Walker Gallery Liverpool 5.
Price SOLD
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