A Stagecoach passing the Kings Arms » Carriages of Britain

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Carriages in Art 40 items

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National Museum Liverpool 9 items

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Wright, George 2 items

Quick Details

Date of Production

1900-1920

Materials used

Paint, Canvas

Summary of A Stagecoach passing the Kings Arms

An oil on canvas painting of a stagecoach passing a public house with various onlookers. Painted by George Wright (1860-1942) in the early 20th century.

Full description

A Road Coach passes a village inn. The team is mixed with two greys, a bay and a chestnut. Passengers sit on the coach and the guard on the back is blowing a horn. To the left two men stand with greyhounds. The painting is quite fluid in its style and captures a certain amount of movement.

Artist profile

George Wright (1860-1942) was one of five siblings, three of which were painters. He is especially well known for his hunting and coaching scenes painted in a lively manner. Wright favoured the same colour palette over and over for his paintings. It is bright and gives the impression that a warm summer light is casting over his subject matter.

Access information

This painting is in the care of the National Museums Liverpool

National Museums Liverpool
127 Dale Street
Liverpool
L2 2JH
England

Telephone: 0151 207 0001.

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/

Picture credit

National Museums Liverpool