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George Wright Paintings

British, 1860-1942
Born near Leeds, England in 1860. Wright was the elder brother of Gilbert Scott Wright, with whom he worked in the early part of the twentieth century. He is believed to have worked as an illustrator early in his career. He lived in Rugby, England for a couple of years, during which period he painted polo scenes; he later lived in Oxford and in Richmond, Surrey. Upon his retirement in 1939 he moved to Seaford, Sussex. He was best known for his hunting and coaching scenes and for his horse and equestrian portraits; he also painted historical subjects, including several small works of Cavaliers. Wright died in Seaford, Sussex, England in 1942.
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Artist: George Wright
A hunter in a stable interior, by George Wright (30 June 1860 - 11 March 1944)
A hunter in a stable interior, by George Wright (30 June 1860 - 11 March 1944)

A hunter in a stable interior, by George Wright (30 June 1860 - 11 March 1944)

By George Wright

Located in GB

George Wright (1860–1944) was a British painter renowned for his equestrian art, particularly hunting and coaching scenes. Born in Leeds, England, he was the eldest of seven children...

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Early 20th Century George Wright Paintings

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19th century Landscape, country horses, dog ploughing George Wright
19th century Landscape, country horses, dog ploughing George Wright

19th century Landscape, country horses, dog ploughing George Wright

By George Wright

Located in York, GB

GEORGE WRIGHT Plough Team horses and a Dog in a Landscape, oil on canvas A fine painting from the renowned equine artist George Wright. This oil on canvas depicts the 2 horse plough ...

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19th Century Old Masters George Wright Paintings

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Oil

Oil Painting by George Wright "The Cottage Door"
Oil Painting by George Wright "The Cottage Door"

Oil Painting by George Wright "The Cottage Door"

By George Wright

Located in Mere, GB

Oil Painting by George Wright "The Cottage Door" 1860- 1942 Leading painter of equestrian scenes, he exhibited at the Royal Academy and many of his works were reproduced in books and...

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19th Century George Wright Paintings

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Oil

Sounding the Horn
Sounding the Horn

Sounding the Horn

By George Wright

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 12 x 16 inches Framed size: 16 x 20 inches Signed lower right

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19th Century George Wright Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cows Grazing in Field
Cows Grazing in Field

Cows Grazing in Field

By George Wright

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This serene Hudson River School painting by George Wright captures a peaceful moment of pastoral life, where three cows rest and graze under a wide, luminous sky. The composition gen...

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Canvas, Oil

Oil Painting by George Wright "Exercising the Path"
Oil Painting by George Wright "Exercising the Path"

Oil Painting by George Wright "Exercising the Path"

By George Wright

Located in Mere, GB

Oil Painting by George Wright "Exercising the Path" 1860 - 1942 Leading painter of coaching and hunting scenes, he exhibited at the Royal Academy. Many works of his were illustrated ...

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Early 1900s George Wright Paintings

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Oil

Coaching scene oil painting of a stage coach & hounds
Coaching scene oil painting of a stage coach & hounds

Coaching scene oil painting of a stage coach & hounds

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George Wright British, (1860-1944) A Long Pull & a Break Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 13.5 inches x 19.5 inches Size including frame: 21 inches x 27 inches Provenance: New...

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Early 20th Century George Wright Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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