Thomas Wright Collection

18th Century astronomical diagrams. Historical diagrams describing various 18th Century theoretical systems used to describe the motion of the planets in our solar system

Wooded Landscape, 1754/97. Creator: Joseph Wright of Derby
Wooded Landscape, 1754/97

Miss Kitty Dressing, 1781. Creator: Thomas Watson
Miss Kitty Dressing, 1781

Edwin, 1778. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Edwin, 1778

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

Miravan, 1772. Creator: Valentine Green
Miravan, 1772

Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, 1769. Creator: William Pether
Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight, 1769

Thomas Wright, 1737. Creator: Thomas Frye
Thomas Wright, 1737

Mrs Jane Middleton, daughter of Sir Roger Needham, a woman of exquisite beauty says Granger, died c
6340248 Mrs Jane Middleton, daughter of Sir Roger Needham, a woman of exquisite beauty says Granger, died c by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Mrs Jane Middleton)

Nell Gwyn, Restoration actress, lover of the Earl of Rochester, long-time mistress of King Charles II of England
6340208 Nell Gwyn, Restoration actress, lover of the Earl of Rochester, long-time mistress of King Charles II of England, 1650-1687 by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Nell Gwyn)

Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys, widow of Sir Henry Bellasys, mistress to the Duke of York, one of the Windsor Beauties, d
6340241 Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys, widow of Sir Henry Bellasys, mistress to the Duke of York, one of the Windsor Beauties, d by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Susan Armine, Lady Bellasys)

Lady Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, formerly Elizabeth Butler
6340222 Lady Elizabeth Stanhope, Countess of Chesterfield, formerly Elizabeth Butler, notorious at the court of King Charles II for the affair of the guitar sarabande, 1640-1665 by Wright

Elizabeth or Margaret, Lady Denham, wife of Sir John Denham, daughter of Sir William Brooke
6340206 Elizabeth or Margaret, Lady Denham, wife of Sir John Denham, daughter of Sir William Brooke, mistress of the Duke of York, one of the Beauties of Windsor, 1647-1667 by Wright

Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers
6340195 Barbara Palmer, 1st Duchess of Cleveland, Countess of Castlemaine, formerly Barbara Villiers, notorious mistress to King Charles II, 1640-1709 by Wright

Portrait of Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland, one of the Windsor Beauties, formerly Anne Digby, 1646-1715
6340245 Portrait of Anne Spencer, Countess of Sunderland, one of the Windsor Beauties, formerly Anne Digby, 1646-1715 by Wright, Thomas (1792-1849); (add.info.: Portrait of Anne Spencer)

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

Thomas Wright, the Prison Philanthropist, visiting the Condemned Cell (engraving)
5212996 Thomas Wright, the Prison Philanthropist, visiting the Condemned Cell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wright, the Prison Philanthropist)

Thomas Wright, FSA (engraving)
1049948 Thomas Wright, FSA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wright, FSA)

Thomas Wright, of Manchester (engraving)
6010306 Thomas Wright, of Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wright, of Manchester)

Portrait of Thomas Wright (engraving)
819324 Portrait of Thomas Wright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wright, English antiquarian and writer)

Thomas Wright (engraving)
1053555 Thomas Wright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Wright. Illustration for The Graphic)

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

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

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

Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Creator: Thomas Wright
Sir Robert Gifford, His Majestys Attorney General, c1820. Portrait of British lawyer Robert Gifford, 1st Baron Gifford (1779-1826)

Louisa Demont, c1820. Creator: Thomas Wright
Louisa Demont, c1820. Portrait of Louise Demont, maid of Caroline of Brunswick and witness at her trial. From an album containing portraits

Mr Wallack, as Rugantino, c1820. Creator: Thomas Wright
Mr Wallack, as Rugantino, c1820. Portrait of British-American actor James William Wallack (1795-1864) in the title role in " Rugantino"

The Right Honourable Lady Anne Beckett, 1829. Creator: Thomas Wright
The Right Honourable Lady Anne Beckett, 1829. Portrait of a young woman in an empire line dress wearing a pearl necklace. The 58th of the series of Female Nobility in La Belle Assemblee

James Northcote Esq. R. A. in his 82nd Year, c1828. Creator: Thomas Wright
James Northcote Esq. R.A. in his 82nd Year, c1828. Portrait of British painter James Northcote (1746-1831). Northcote was a pupil of Sir Joshua Reynolds, and attended the Royal Academy schools

Thomas Wright, English astronomer, scientific instrument maker and teacher, 1793. Wright (1711-1786) was the first to propose that the Milky Way consisted of layers of stars

Thomas Wright, English prison philanthropist, 1875. Wright (1789-1875) worked on the reclamation of discharged prisoners. From Home Words. ( London, 1875)

Drawings Prints, Mr. Macklin, Character, Shylock, Shakespeares Merchant Venice
Drawings and Prints, Mr. Macklin in the Character of Shylock, in Shakespeares The Merchant of Venice, Publisher, Artist, Sitter, Thomas Wright, John Lodge, Charles Macklin, British, active 1766-98

Landscape with a Lake and Boats Signed and dated, lower right: T Wright | 1812"
Landscape with a Lake and Boats Signed and dated, lower right: " T Wright | 1812", Thomas Wright, 1792-1849, British

Wrights theory of the universe, 1750
Wrights theory of the universe. Diagram showing the Earth surrounded by concentric shells of stars, as published in An original theory or new hypothesis of the Universe (1750)

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Thomas Wright, a name that echoes through the annals of history. In the 18th century, his astronomical diagrams illuminated the mysteries of the cosmos, unveiling secrets hidden among the stars. But not all facets of Thomas Wright's life were bathed in celestial light. A copy of verses on Thomas Wright reveals a dark chapter stained with heinous acts. He stood accused and condemned for committing a rape on his own grandchild, an unspeakable crime that shook society to its core. Engraved in infamy, this portrait serves as a chilling reminder of humanity's capacity for evil. Amidst these tales of darkness, there are whispers of beauty and intrigue. Mrs Jane Middleton, daughter of Sir Roger Needham, graced this world with exquisite allure before her untimely demise. Nell Gwynn captivated hearts as a Restoration actress and became both lover and long-time mistress to King Charles II himself. Susan Armine held court as Lady Bellasys after being widowed by Sir Henry Bellasys; she too succumbed to temptation as mistress to the Duke of York. Lady Elizabeth Stanhope danced dangerously close to scandal at King Charles II's court during her notorious affair involving a guitar sarabande. Elizabeth or Margaret Denham shone brightly as one of Windsor's Beauties while entangled in an illicit romance with the Duke of York. Barbara Palmer emerged from obscurity to become Duchess Cleveland - infamous for her role as King Charles II's most notorious mistress. Anne Spencer graced portraits across time as Countess Sunderland - one more jewel among Windsor's Beauties who once bore the name Digby. In Joseph Wright Derby’s brushstrokes lies The Gulf Of Salerno – capturing nature’s majesty amidst turbulent times in 1783/85. But amidst these tales lurks another facet: Thomas Wright emerges again - not just an astronomer or perpetrator but also known as The Prison Philanthropist.