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Jack GrunwellHistoric Miniature Watercolor of Theatre Royal Bristol 1766
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Title: Historic Miniature Watercolor of Theatre Royal Bristol 1766
by Jack Grunwell, 20th century British artist
Medium: Watercolor on thin card, unframed
Measurements: 2.5 inches (height) x 3.5 inches (width)
Condition: Very good and highly presentable
Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work in Bristol, England.
Description:
This elegant watercolour by Jack Grunwell captures the Theatre Royal in Bristol, built in 1766, alongside a row of traditional Georgian shops and homes bustling with life. Townsfolk in period dress, horse-drawn carriages, and market sellers animate the foreground, creating a vibrant snapshot of Georgian street life. The neoclassical façade of the theatre—featuring arched colonnades and decorative windows—stands proudly to the right.
The Theatre Royal is renowned as the oldest continuously operating theatre in the English-speaking world and is now home to the Bristol Old Vic, one of the UK’s most respected theatre companies. Grunwell’s depiction combines historical detail with human activity, celebrating both the building’s architectural heritage and its role in the city’s cultural fabric.
Ideal for collectors of British theatre history, 18th-century urban scenes, or Bristol’s architectural landmarks, this watercolour is a rich tribute to the artistic and social life of the era.
- Creator:Jack Grunwell (British, English)
- Dimensions:Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316007612
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