Painting of a landscape with a river running through its centre, identified as Willersley Castle and Cromford Bridge. To the left, sitting atop a grassy hill, is the large stone mansion called Willersley Castle, bathed in warm sunlight. Across the river is a church building. The right hand side of the canvas is dominated by a rocky outcrop. To the right of the foreground, a road is visible. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.
Painting of a landscape with a river running through its centre, identified as Willersley Castle and Cromford Bridge. To the left, sitting atop a grassy hill, is the large stone mansion called Willersley Castle, bathed in warm sunlight. Across the river is a church building. The right hand side of the canvas is dominated by a rocky outcrop. To the right of the foreground, a road is visible. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.
Painting of a landscape with a river running through its centre, identified as Willersley Castle and Cromford Bridge. To the left, sitting atop a grassy hill, is the large stone mansion called Willersley Castle, bathed in warm sunlight. Across the river is a church building. The right hand side of the canvas is dominated by a rocky outcrop. To the right of the foreground, a road is visible. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.

Publications

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Sub-Title: Painter of Light
    Volume: 1
    Published Place: London
    Published Year: 1968

Related People

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

  • Sir Richard Arkwright (Association)

    Display Date: British, 1732 - 1792

    Nationality: British

A View of Cromford Bridge

Date: 1795

Medium: oil on canvas

Object Type:painting
Dimensions:Frame: 754 x 926 x 55 mm (29 11/16 x 36 7/16 x 2 3/16 in.) Support: 575 x 930 mm (22 5/8 x 36 5/8 in.)
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Item Ref:2016-56/1
Item Ref:2016-56/1
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