Joseph wright of derby 1734-97
English painter. He painted portraits, landscapes and subjects from literature, but his most original and enduringly celebrated works are a few which reflect the philosophical and technological preoccupations of the later 18th century and are characterized by striking effects of artificial light. He was the first major English painter to work outside the capital all his life: apart from spells in Liverpool (1768-71), Italy (1773-5) and Bath (1775-7), he lived and worked in his native Derby, though exhibiting in London at both the Society of Artists (1765-76, 1791) and the Royal Academy (1778-82, 1789-90, 1794).
Joseph wright of derby Self portrait . 1780(1780)
Medium Oil on canvas
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The Alchemist Discovering Phosphorus or The Alchemist in Search of the Philosophers Stone Date 1771(1771)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 1,270 x 1,061 cm (500 x 417.7 in)
cjr Painting ID:: 81109
Joseph wright of derby The Alchemist Discovering Phosphorus or The Alchemist in Search of the Philosophers Stone Date 1771(1771)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensions 1,270 x 1,061 cm (500 x 417.7 in)
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Portrait of Richard Arkwright ca. 1790(1790)
Medium Oil
cyf Painting ID:: 81885
Joseph wright of derby Portrait of Richard Arkwright ca. 1790(1790)
Medium Oil
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Joseph Wright of Derby. Sunset on the Coast near Naples Joseph Wright of Derby. Sunset on the Coast near Naples. c.1785-90. Oil on canvas. 63.5 x 75.9
cjr Painting ID:: 82100
Joseph wright of derby Joseph Wright of Derby. Sunset on the Coast near Naples Joseph Wright of Derby. Sunset on the Coast near Naples. c.1785-90. Oil on canvas. 63.5 x 75.9
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1734-97
English painter. He painted portraits, landscapes and subjects from literature, but his most original and enduringly celebrated works are a few which reflect the philosophical and technological preoccupations of the later 18th century and are characterized by striking effects of artificial light. He was the first major English painter to work outside the capital all his life: apart from spells in Liverpool (1768-71), Italy (1773-5) and Bath (1775-7), he lived and worked in his native Derby, though exhibiting in London at both the Society of Artists (1765-76, 1791) and the Royal Academy (1778-82, 1789-90, 1794).