Joseph Of Derby Collection

Dovedale by Moonlight, 1784. Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby
Dovedale by Moonlight, 1784. Painting housed in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

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

Miss Hannah Wright, c1780. Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby
Miss Hannah Wright, c1780. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]

Benjamin Franklin, American scientist and politician, 1782 (1956). Franklin (1706-1790) was a member of the committee which drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776

Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), British industrialist and inventor. Arkwright was the inventor of textile manufacturing machinery which included the first practical means of mechanical spinning using

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"Joseph of Derby: Illuminating the World through Art" Step into the enchanting world of Joseph Wright of Derby, a masterful artist whose brushstrokes brought to life captivating scenes and portraits. In his renowned painting "Dovedale by Moonlight, " created in 1784, Wright skillfully captures the ethereal beauty of nature under the moon's gentle glow. Wright's talent extended beyond landscapes; he also delved into capturing everyday moments with remarkable precision. Take "The Farriers Shop, " painted on December 1, 1771, by William Pether after Wright's original work. It transports us to a bustling blacksmith shop where skilled hands shape molten metal into useful tools. Another masterpiece that showcases Wright's fascination with craftsmanship is "A Blacksmiths Shop. " Created on August 25, 1771, by Richard Earlom after Wright's original work, it immerses us in an atmosphere filled with fiery sparks and rhythmic hammering as iron takes form beneath expert guidance. Wright was equally adept at capturing intimate indoor scenes like "An Academy by Lamplight, " depicted in February 20, 1772. Through William Pether's interpretation of his work, we witness students engrossed in their studies under the warm glow of lamplight—a testament to knowledge flourishing even during nighttime hours. Intriguingly unconventional subjects were not foreign territory for Joseph Wright either. His piece titled "Two Boys Blowing a Bladder by Candle-light" from 1773 portrays youthful exuberance as children gleefully play amidst flickering candlelight—an ode to innocence and joy. Among his diverse works lies a stunning portrait entitled simply "Portrait of a Woman, " circa 1770. With meticulous detail and delicate brushwork characteristic of his style, Wright immortalizes this unknown woman—her gaze hinting at untold stories hidden within her soul.