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John Charles Maggs Paintings

British, 1819-1895

John Charles Maggs was a well-known coaching scene painter who was born at 5 James Street, Bath in 1819. His father, James Maggs was an artist and furniture japanner and his uncle was a portrait painter. He studied in Italy for 2 years before returning to Bath, where he established himself as a painter and began to specialize in coaching scenes. Maggs ran a school of painting at his studio located at 34 Gay Street, known as the Bath Art Studio, where his daughter assisted him. Although he does not appear to have exhibited, he enjoyed great popularity during his lifetime winning important patrons such as Queen Victoria, the Duke of Beaufort and Joseph Grego. Maggs died at his home in Bath on 3rd November 1896 aged 77. The White Horse Cellar or Hatchetts White Horse Cellar was established around 1720 and became one of the best-known coaching inns during the 18th and 19th centuries. It was located at 155 Piccadilly and was the starting terminus for all western bound mail coaches from London.

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Artist: John Charles Maggs
19th Century coaching oil painting
19th Century coaching oil painting

19th Century coaching oil painting

By John Charles Maggs

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

John Charles Maggs British, (1819-1896) Bristol, Bath & London Coach Outside The Crown Inn, Bath Oil on canvas, signed & dated 1882 Image size: 17.5 inches x 29.5 inches Size includ...

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19th Century Victorian John Charles Maggs Paintings

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19th Century coaching scene oil painting outside a Bath inn
19th Century coaching scene oil painting outside a Bath inn

19th Century coaching scene oil painting outside a Bath inn

By John Charles Maggs

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

John Charles Maggs British, (1819-1896) Saracens Head Oil on canvas, signed & labelled ‘Bath’ Image size: 13.5 inches x 25.5 inches Size including frame: 21 inches x 33 inches A wo...

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19th Century John Charles Maggs Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century winter coaching oil painting of a stagecoach in a snowstorm
19th Century winter coaching oil painting of a stagecoach in a snowstorm

19th Century winter coaching oil painting of a stagecoach in a snowstorm

By John Charles Maggs

Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire

John Charles Maggs British, (1819-1896) Caught in a Snowstorm Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 10 inches x 16.75 inches Size including frame: 14.5 inches x 21.25 inches An atmosph...

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19th Century Victorian John Charles Maggs Paintings

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19th century oil painting,  Mail coach in snow, oil, John Charles Maggs
19th century oil painting,  Mail coach in snow, oil, John Charles Maggs

19th century oil painting, Mail coach in snow, oil, John Charles Maggs

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A fine 19th century oil painting on canvas depicting a Mail coach outside the Swan Inn, in the snow, signed, inscribed and dated 'Bath 1878' lower left, The size being 36cm x 66cm,...

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19th Century Old Masters John Charles Maggs Paintings

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