Painting of a landscape identified as Arkwright's Mills at Cromford. The mills appear nestled within a high-sided gorge. A road and brook lead towards them. Beyond, green hills and tall monument can be seen. Sunlight streams through clouds to the left of the scene. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.
Painting of a landscape identified as Arkwright's Mills at Cromford. The mills appear nestled within a high-sided gorge. A road and brook lead towards them. Beyond, green hills and tall monument can be seen. Sunlight streams through clouds to the left of the scene. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.
Painting of a landscape identified as Arkwright's Mills at Cromford. The mills appear nestled within a high-sided gorge. A road and brook lead towards them. Beyond, green hills and tall monument can be seen. Sunlight streams through clouds to the left of the scene. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: The Art of Industry: From Joseph Wright to the 21st Century
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 24/03/2018 to 17/06/2018

Publications

  • 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

  • Sir Richard Arkwright (Association)

    Display Date: British, 1732 - 1792

    Nationality: British

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Arkwright's Mills

Date: 1795

Medium: Oil on canvas.

Object Type:Painting
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Item Ref:2016-56/2
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