John Jackson R.A. (1778-1831) - Westminster Abbey

Description

John Jackson R.A. (1778-1831) - Original Early 19th Century Watercolour. Signed and inscribed on separate paper. Watercolour with pen and ink. On watermarked laid. In a mount. Provenance: has been through Christie's; label on reverse. In fine condition

Size

Size: 12.7 x 20.2cm (5" x 8")

Collection Information

John Jackson (1778 –1831) was born in Lastingham, Yorkshire, and started his career as an apprentice tailor to his father. He enjoyed the support of Henry Phipps, 1st Earl of Mulgrave (1755–1831), who recommended him to the Earl of Carlisle, as well as that of Sir George Beaumont, 7th Baronet. He was able to attend the Royal Academy Schools, where he befriended David Wilkie and B. R. Haydon. At Castle Howard, residence of the Earl of Carlisle, he could study and copy from a large collection of paintings. His watercolours were judged to be of uncommon quality. By 1807 his reputation as a portrait painter was assured, and he made the transition to oils, regularly forwarding paintings to Somerset House. Jackson was a prolific portraitist, strongly showing the influence of Sir Thomas Lawrence and Henry Raeburn in his work. He was a Royal Academy student from 9 March 1805, was elected an Associate of the RA on 6 November 1815 and elected a full member on 10 Feb 1817.

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This picture came as part of a fascinating collection of 18th and 19th Century watercolours including pieces by Lady Julia Isabella Levina Gordon, best known as pupil of J.M.W. Turner, Thomas Girtin and David Cox. Also graphite drawings by ‘Norwich School’ artist James Stark , and further fine works by Edmund Thomas Parris, history painter to Queen Adelaide, Queen Consort of William IV, and J.C. Barrow. You can see the whole collection here.