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.

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

Arkwright's Mills

Date: 1795

Medium: oil on canvas

Object Type:painting
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