John William Wright

His mother, Priscilla (née Guise) was also a good miniaturist, but died when John William was still an infant in 1802.

At the age of 10 he was sent to school at Loughborough House in Brixton but had to be withdrawn due to ill-health, which he suffered from throughout his life.

In 1831 he was elected an associate of the Old Watercolour Society, and in 1842 a full member; in 1844 he succeeded Robert Hills (1769–1844) as secretary.

[1][2] Wright painted domestic and sentimental subjects in the style then popular, and also historical compositions, notable for their detailed depictions of costumes; the plays of Shakespeare were a frequent source of inspiration.

[1] Wright died at his house in Great Marlborough Street, London, on 14 January 1848, from influenza, leaving a widow and two children.