The two paintings add to the Derby museum’s collection of Joseph Wright’s work, the largest in the world.
The two paintings by Joseph Wright are on long-term loan to Derby Museums from a private owner
Both were painted in around 1767-70 by Wright, who was born in the city in 1734 and is widely regarded as one of the most compelling British painters of the age. “At the same time, it’s revealing to see them within the context of Wright’s other candlelight paintings, such as his famous Orrery. “The addition of these two works hugely enriches our offering to visitors, making world-renowned art accessible to everyone, which is something Derby Museums continually strives to achieve.”
Its collection includes the most recent acquisition, Self-Portrait At the Age Of About Forty, and An Experiment On A Bird In The Air Pump, which was unveiled in May 2022.
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