Painting of a landscape, identified as Dovedale, in Derbyshire. To the left of the scene, a collection of sharp rock formations, with a more gentle rise to the right. The River Dove meanders through the centre, whilst to the right of it is a path, upon which two figures are visible. Inscribed on the recto, to lower right: 'IWP'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1782-1787. Watercolour on paper, presented in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Paintings by Joseph Wright, A.R.A., commonly called "Wright of Derby", together with some Original Drawings, and a Complete Collection of Prints after his Works
    Venue: Derby Corporation Art Gallery
    Dates: from 22/07/1883 to 22/07/1883
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Venue: Norwich Castle Museum
    Dates: from 03/01/1959 to 01/02/1959
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797: An Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings Arranged by the Arts Council
    Venue: Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool
    Dates: from to
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: An Exhibition to Commemorate the Centenary of Derby Museums and Art Gallery
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 21/04/1979 to 21/07/1979
  • Title: Landscape Exhibition
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 21/05/1994 to 26/06/1994
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797: Bicentenary Exhibition
    Venue: Wallis, Jane
    Dates: from 21/06/1997 to 28/09/1997
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 23/05/2025 to 07/09/2025

Publications

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby 1734 - 1797
    Sub-Title: An introduction to the work of Joseph Wright of Derby with a catalogue of drawings held by Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Published on the occasion of an exhibition commemorating the Bicentenary of the artist's death.
    Author: Wallis, Jane
    Published Place: Derby
    Published Year: 1997
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: Painter of Light
    Sub-Title: Volume 1
    Volume: 1
    Author: Benedict Nicolson
    Published Place: London
    Copyright: Benedict Nicolson, 1968
    Published Year: 1968

Related People

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Dovedale, Derbyshire

Date: 1782-1787

Medium: Watercolour on paper.

Object Type:Painting
Dimensions:Support: 279 × 413 mm (11 × 16 1/4 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on the recto, to lower right: 'IWP'.
Provenance:...; with William Bemrose in 1883; ...; acquired by Alfred Edward Goodey, by whom bequeathed to Derby Museums in 1945.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1945-15/2
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