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An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas)
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An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas)
BAL5872 An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump, 1768 (oil on canvas) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); 182.9x243.9 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23806648
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Candle Light Cruel Cruelty Experimental Lecturer Onlooker Shocking White Cockatoo
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This print showcases Joseph Wright of Derby's iconic painting, "An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump" created in 1768. The artwork, rendered in oil on canvas, measures an impressive 182.9x243.9 cm and is housed at the National Gallery in London. Wright's masterpiece depicts a shocking scientific experiment taking place under the dim glow of candlelight. A group of individuals gathers around a table where a scientist conducts an unsettling demonstration involving a white cockatoo trapped inside an air pump. The scene evokes both curiosity and discomfort as viewers are confronted with themes of cruelty and experimentation. The intense atmosphere is heightened by the dramatic lighting and meticulous attention to detail that Wright employs throughout the painting. As we observe this mesmerizing composition, we become part of an enraptured audience witnessing not only scientific progress but also its ethical implications. Through this thought-provoking artwork, Wright invites us to reflect upon humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and progress while grappling with moral dilemmas along the way. It serves as a reminder that science can be both enlightening and disconcerting, challenging our perceptions and raising important questions about our relationship with nature. Bridgeman Images has expertly captured this powerful image, allowing us to appreciate every brushstroke and nuance within Wright's work without commercial intent or use – simply celebrating fine art at its finest.
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