Moonlit Reverence Trinity Church in Nocturne By Walter Meegan Pupil Grimshaw

*🌙 Nocturnal Moonlight Reverence Victorian Oil Painting — “Trinity Church, Liverpool by Moonlight” by Walter Linsley Meegan (c.1890)

🖼️ Subject & Medium

A stunning nocturnal cityscape of Liverpool featuring the iconic Trinity Church, painted in oil on board by renowned Victorian artist Walter Linsley Meegan (1859–1944). This atmospheric work captures the serenity and stillness of a moonlit night during the late 19th century.

🎨 Composition & Technique

The scene is drenched in moonlight, with the glow reflecting vertically along the street and softly illuminating the church in the distance. Georgian buildings on either side are cloaked in shadow, creating a dramatic chiaroscuro effect. Figures walk quietly through the street, while the sky features mostly cloud cover with touches of night blue.
Executed with expert tonal control, Meegan uses hues of blue, black, grey, yellow, and white to create vivid contrasts and a strong sense of depth and tranquility.

🖼️ The Frame

Housed in a later period oval gilt frame, decorative and classical in style.

• Dimensions: 45.5 cm (H) × 35 cm (W) × 2.5 cm (D)

• Fitted with a hanging thread — ready for immediate display.

✍️ Artist Signed

Signed by the artist Walter Meegan at the lower edge of the painting.

🧑🎨 About the Artist

Walter Linsley Meegan (1859–1944) was a listed British painter born in Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire. He trained at the Leeds School of Art and studied under John Atkinson Grimshaw, the master of moonlit scenes. Meegan’s compositions reflect Grimshaw’s influence, focusing on serene port cities at night.
He gained recognition in New York, securing commissions from wealthy collectors, and later returned to England to settle in Scarborough. His works are highly sought-after and have been exhibited internationally, with notable auction sales including $20,400 USD at Christie’s for Brooklyn Bridge by Moonlight.

🌟 Why You'll Love It:

✅ A captivating Victorian moonlight scene that evokes quiet reverence and calm — perfect for lovers of atmospheric nocturnes and 19th-century cityscapes.
✅ Painted by Walter Linsley Meegan, a student of John Atkinson Grimshaw, and inheritor of his iconic nocturnal style.
✅ Rich in mood, history, and technical control, this work beautifully captures the essence of a quiet Liverpool street under moonlight, with layered tones and serene solitude.
✅ A rare signed period piece by a highly collectible artist with strong international auction history, including sales through Christie’s.
✅ Adds a refined, contemplative presence to any interior — ideal for hallways, libraries, studies, or traditional salons.

🏛️ Provenance

• From a private shire collector

• Exhibited Famous Lord Hill Museum 

• Represented by Cheshire Antiques Consultant LTD

• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

🧾 Condition Report

• Painting surface: Good vintage condition with fine craquelure and minor foxing, previously cleaned and revarnished

• Frame: Expected wear with minor chips, scuffs, and age-related marks — consistent with age and character

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