An original early 19th-century watercolour painting, john masey wright ows, visit to the grandfather.a delightfully heartwarming scene by john masey wright ows (1777–1866), titled by the artist 'visit to the grandfather'. Painted in sepia wash with graphite underdrawing, this work exemplifies wright's talent for communicating drama and emotion despite the small scale and modest colouring of his choice of medium.wright's reputation rests upon his small, delicately rendered compositions illustrating shakespeare and other poets. He was deeply involved in the theatrical world of early 19th-century london, living in bishop's walk, lambeth, at that time the theatrical quarter, and working as a scene painter at the opera house. It is said that his love of literature was such that his son recalled how, during an illness, he broke out in his sleep reciting long passages from shakespeare.presented in a handsome wash line mount.provenance: from the collection of dr e.m. Brett of hampstead. Abbott & holder, 30 museum street, wc1a 1lh.in brown wash with graphite underdrawing.all artworks come with a certificate of authenticity and—if it is a collection artwork—its accompanying collection text or artist biography. Signed: initialled lower right and verso. Inscribed: inscribed verso. Height: 21cm (8.3″) width: 16cm (6.3″) condition: in very good condition for its age. There is minor mount burn at the periphery, covered by the current mount. Age toning and scattered foxing visible on the verso, which does not adversely affect the front. Please see photos for detail. Presented: in a cream wash line mount (37.4 x 30.5 cm), with separate accompanying historic dealer’s label. Unframed.