WRIGHT, Joseph
English painter (b. 1734, Derby, d. 1797, Derby). Painter, known as Wright of Derby, where he was born and spent most of his life. He earned a living as a portrait painter, while he experimented with the effects of light and industrial and scientific subjects, reflecting the interests of his day. Two of his best-known works come from this period, A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery (1766, Derby) and An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (1768, Tate).

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WRIGHT, Joseph The Forge (nn03) oil painting


The Forge (nn03)
1772 Oil on canvas 121.9 x 132.1 cm 48 x 52 in Collection of Lord and Lady Romsey Broadlands Romsey
Painting ID::  23539
WRIGHT, Joseph
The Forge (nn03)
1772 Oil on canvas 121.9 x 132.1 cm 48 x 52 in Collection of Lord and Lady Romsey Broadlands Romsey
   
   
     

WRIGHT, Joseph Experiment with the Air Pump oil painting


Experiment with the Air Pump
c. 1768 Oil on canvas
Painting ID::  52523
WRIGHT, Joseph
Experiment with the Air Pump
c. 1768 Oil on canvas
   
   
     

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     WRIGHT, Joseph
     English painter (b. 1734, Derby, d. 1797, Derby). Painter, known as Wright of Derby, where he was born and spent most of his life. He earned a living as a portrait painter, while he experimented with the effects of light and industrial and scientific subjects, reflecting the interests of his day. Two of his best-known works come from this period, A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery (1766, Derby) and An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump (1768, Tate).

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