Richard Wright was a painter of marine subjects.
211 A Small Sea-Piece (1080). . . . . P. Monamy.
In the centre, towards the left, is an English man-of-war firing a salute; other smaller craft are to the right and left. 1 ft. 8 in. high, by 2 ft. 11 in. wide.
This is an excellent specimen of Peter Monamy, an imitator, and probably pupil, of the Vandeveldes. Though much cracked, it is beautifully painted, “showing a fine quality of texture, with great precision of touch; the calm plane of the ocean level receding into the extreme distance, without that set scenic effect of passing cloud-shadows, which even the best masters have used to obtain the appearance of recession and distance; this work well deserves notice, and might puzzle the best painters of such subjects to rival.”—(Redgrave’s Century of Painters.)
212 His Majesty’s Yacht in Portsmouth Harbour (1035) . . . . . J. T. Serres.
She has twenty-six guns, and lies across the picture; other craft are to the right and left. Behind is seen Portsmouth. Signed “J. T. Serres, 1820.”
213 Shipping . . . . . unnamed.
214 On the Thames—The Tower of London (1024). . . . . unnamed.
215 A Man-of-War engaged with two Vessels (1015)....Monamy.
A man-of-war is on the left engaged with two of the enemy’s vessels; behind are others shown in action. (See No. 219.)