William John Wainwright RWS RBA, The Drunkard

William John Wainwright RWS RBA, The DrunkardThis splendid late 19th century oil painting by British artist William John Wainwright RWS RBA (1855 1931) depicts a drunkard, dressed in 17th century attire, hungrily gulping down liquor. Wainwright was a celebrated painter of genre subjects, interiors, portraits, and landscapes. With his head almost horizontal, he clutches a jug and unceremoniously decants its contents. While a vivid, almost divine light, cascades through leaded windows and

The painting is signed in the lower right and housed within a vintage frame

Overall size: 45” x 34” / 105cm x 86cm

Year of creation: 1919

Hardimé also included a rosa mundi

Christian Benjamin Olsen (1873-1935) who was probably an inspiration

We purchased the portrait from a private seller who felt that the gentleman was Scandinavian due to the style of brooch he’s wearing

Perhaps this could be the artist’s home and the paintings are his

Terraire’s early years were a whirlwind of creative endeavour as he developed an advanced aptitude for both drawing and music

Dubbed collectively as the Bentvueghels (‘Birds of a Feather’)

two clear lines of sight provide both depth and historic interest

There are several different ranks within the Legion of Honour - with ‘Chevalier’ (Knight) being the highest level

It depicts a young continental lady resting her left elbow on a mossy bank at the edge of a wood while gazing wistfully into the yonder