Joseph Wright Collection

The Orrery by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1766. Its full title is A Philospher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a Lamp is put in place of the Sun

The Airpump by Joseph Wright
The Air Pump by Joseph Wright (1734-1797). This artwork was painted in 1768. Its full title is An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

Thomas Day (oil on canvas)
701604 Thomas Day (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Thomas Day (22 June 1748 - 28 September 1789) was a British author and abolitionist

The Gulf of Salerno, 1783 / 85. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
The Gulf of Salerno, 1783/85

Portrait of Miss Frances Warren, kneeling full-length in a wooded park
990204 Portrait of Miss Frances Warren, kneeling full-length in a wooded park, wearing a blue dress and holding a lamb, (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

Portrait of Erasmus Darwin, Half Length, in a Buff Coat and White Shirt, (oil on canvas)
652153 Portrait of Erasmus Darwin, Half Length, in a Buff Coat and White Shirt, (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 73.6x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Harriet Wright, the Artists Daughter, as a Child, Bust Length
651797 Portrait of Harriet Wright, the Artists Daughter, as a Child, Bust Length, Looking Over Her Right Shoulder, (pastel) by Wright of Derby

An Old Man, half-length, in a Brown Fur-lined Coat, (oil on canvas)
990331 An Old Man, half-length, in a Brown Fur-lined Coat, (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 91.7x70.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Man, half-length)

Portrait of Colonel Charles Heathcote, Standing Small Full Length in a Wooded Landscape
652188 Portrait of Colonel Charles Heathcote, Standing Small Full Length in a Wooded Landscape, in the Uniform of the Thirty-Fifth Foot (Later Royal Sussex) Regiment

Portrait of Elizabeth, Mrs John Bostock, c. 1769 (oil on canvas)
824240 Portrait of Elizabeth, Mrs John Bostock, c.1769 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 127x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Elizabeth, Mrs John Bostock)

Portrait of His Wife, Anne (nee Stowe), Half Length, in a Black Dress with Crimson
652177 Portrait of His Wife, Anne (nee Stowe), Half Length, in a Black Dress with Crimson Sleeves, a Black Hat Trimmed with Feathers, Wearing a Pearl Necklace and Pearls in Her Hair

Portrait of Thomas Hanway, Half Length, in a Beige Coat with Blue and Silver Facings
652176 Portrait of Thomas Hanway, Half Length, in a Beige Coat with Blue and Silver Facings, and a Blue and Silver Waistcoat, Holding a Hat Under His Arm, in a Landscape

Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat
824191 Portrait of Edward Abney, seated three-quarter-length, in a Green Coat, Holding a Letter against a Red Curtain, Late 1780s (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

Portrait of the Rev. Thoms Wilson D. D. and his Adopted Daughter, Miss Catherine Macauley
990186 Portrait of the Rev.Thoms Wilson D.D. and his Adopted Daughter, Miss Catherine Macauley, (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

Portrait of Miss Bentley, Seated Full Length, Wearing a White Dress
652196 Portrait of Miss Bentley, Seated Full Length, Wearing a White Dress, Holding a Rabbit in a Landscape, c.1781 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby

Miravan Opening the Tomb of His Ancestors, 1772. Creator: Valentine Green
Miravan Opening the Tomb of His Ancestors, 1772

The Wright Family (The Bradshaw Children), 1769. Creator: Valentine Green
The Wright Family (The Bradshaw Children), 1769

A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769. Creator: Valentine Green
A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1769

Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg, 1790. Creator: Joseph Wright
Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlenberg, 1790

Portrait of General Giles, ca. 1785. Creator: Joseph Wright
Portrait of General Giles, ca. 1785

Firework Display at the Castel Sant Angelo, 1774-1778. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
Firework Display at the Castel Sant Angelo, 1774-1778. View of Rome at night with St Peters and the Vatican lit up in the background

The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784

Elizabeth Stevens Carle, c. 1783 / 1784. Creator: Joseph Wright
Elizabeth Stevens Carle, c. 1783/1784

Portrait of a Gentleman, c. 1770-1773. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
Portrait of a Gentleman, c. 1770-1773

The Farriers Shop, December 1, 1771. Creator: William Pether
The Farriers Shop, December 1, 1771

A Blacksmiths Shop, August 25, 1771. Creator: Richard Earlom
A Blacksmiths Shop, August 25, 1771

An Academy by Lamplight, February 20, 1772. Creator: William Pether
An Academy by Lamplight, February 20, 1772

Two Boys Blowing a Bladder by Candle-light, 1773. 1773. Creator: Peter Perez Burdett
Two Boys Blowing a Bladder by Candle-light, 1773

Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1770. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
Portrait of a Woman, ca. 1770

Virgils Tomb by Moonlight, with Silius Italicus Declaiming, 1779. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
Virgils Tomb by Moonlight, with Silius Italicus Declaiming, 1779

The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784, (1930). Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
The Corinthian Maid, 1782-1784, (1930). The Ancient Greek potter Butades daughter, Kora of Sicyon (c650 BC), is believed to have drawn the charcoal silhouette of her sleeping lovers face on a wall

Self Portrait at the Age of about Fifty, c1782-1785, (1930). Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
Self Portrait at the Age of about Fifty, c1782-1785, (1930). Self portrait by British painter Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797). Painting in the National Portrait Gallery, London

Landscape with a Rainbow Effect, 1794, (1930). Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
Landscape with a Rainbow Effect, 1794, (1930). A bridge and surrounding countryside illuminated by an eerie light after a storm. Painting in the Derby Museum & Art Gallery

Illustration for William Shakespeares play A Winters Tale, Act III, Scene III. From an 18th century engraving by Samuel Middiman after a work by Joseph Wright

Penelope Unraveling Web Joseph Wright Derby English
Penelope Unraveling Her Web; Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734 - 1797); 1783 - 1784; Oil on canvas; 106 × 131.4 cm (41 3, 4 × 51 3, 4 in.)

John Whetham Kirklington Joseph Wright Derby
John Whetham of Kirklington; Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734 - 1797); about 1779 - 1780; Oil on canvas; 127 x 101.6 cm (50 x 40 in.)

Portrait of a Girl
Artist: Wright, Joseph (style of) - Title: Portrait of a Girl - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 76.8 x 64.1

Francis Seymour Haden after Joseph Wright, British (1818-1910), Thomas Haden of Derby, 1864, etching and drypoint on laid paper

William Pether after Joseph Wright of Derby, British (probably 1731-1821), The Farrier s
William Pether after Joseph Wright of Derby, British (probably 1731-1821), The Farriers Shop, 1771, mezzotint on heavy laid paper

William Pether after Joseph Wright (British, probably 1731 - 1821), An Academy by Lamplight, 1772, mezzotint on laid paper

Joseph Wright, Italian Landscape, British, 1734 - 1797, 1790, oil on canvas

Joseph Wright (British, 1734 - 1797), Portrait of a Gentleman, c. 1770-1773, oil on canvas

Richard Lovett, British physicist
Richard Lovett (1692-1780), British physicist. Lovett is here consulting his book Philosophical Essays in Three Parts (1766)

Discovery of phosphorus, 17th century C013 / 7690
Discovery of phosphorus. 18th-century artwork thought by some to show the German alchemist Hennig Brand (c.1630-c.1710) discovering phosphorus (glowing) in 1669

Hennig Brand discovering phosphorus
The German alchemist Dr. Hennig Brand discovered phosphorus in Hamburg in 1669. He was using the residue from evaporated urine to search for the philosophers stone

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Joseph Wright was a renowned English painter who left an indelible mark on the art world with his masterful works. From mesmerizing landscapes to captivating portraits, he showcased his exceptional talent and artistic vision in every brushstroke. One of his most famous pieces, "The Orrery, " is a testament to Wright's ability to capture the beauty of scientific discovery. The painting depicts an orrery, a mechanical model of the solar system, surrounded by fascinated onlookers. With meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of light and shadow, Wright transports us into a world where science meets art. In "The Airpump, " another iconic work by Joseph Wright, he delves into the realm of experimentation and human curiosity. The painting showcases a group gathered around an air pump as it demonstrates the effects of vacuum pressure on various objects. Through this thought-provoking piece, Wright invites us to ponder our insatiable thirst for knowledge and our relentless pursuit of understanding the natural world. Wright's portraiture skills were equally impressive as seen in his exquisite depiction of Thomas Day. In this oil-on-canvas masterpiece, he captures not only Day's physical likeness but also reveals glimpses into his character through subtle details such as facial expressions and body language. "The Gulf of Salerno" takes us on a journey through breathtaking Italian scenery painted with remarkable precision and depth. As we gaze upon this serene landscape created by Joseph Wright's skilled hand, we can almost feel the gentle breeze caressing our faces while admiring nature's grandeur. Moving onto portraits again, "Portrait of Miss Frances Warren" portrays elegance personified as she kneels gracefully amidst lush greenery in a wooded park setting. This composition exudes both tranquility and sophistication while showcasing Wright's ability to capture beauty in its purest form. Perhaps one of Joseph Wright's most well-known works is "An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump.