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 to recto, lower right 'IWP'. Painted by Joseph Wright (1734 - 1797). 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
    Dates: from 06/10/1883 to 06/10/1883
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734 - 1797
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 04/10/1947 to 29/10/1947
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734 - 1797
    Dates: from 05/11/1947 to 30/11/1947
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Venue: WALKERARTGALLERY
    Dates: from 11/04/1958 to 18/05/1958
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Dates: from 31/05/1958 to 21/06/1958
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Venue: Norwich Castle Museum
    Dates: from 03/01/1959 to 01/02/1959
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Dates: from 21/04/1979 to 21/07/1979
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby 1734-1797
    Dates: from 21/06/1997 to 28/09/1997

Publications

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Sub-Title: Painter of Light
    Volume: 1
    Published Place: London
    Published Year: 1968
  • 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.
    Published Place: Derby
    Published Year: 1997

Related People

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

Dovedale, Derbyshire

Date: 1782-1787

Medium: watercolour on paper

Object Type:painting
Dimensions:Support: 279 x 413 mm (11 x 16 1/4 in.)
Inscriptions:'IWP' recto, lower right.
Viewing Status:On Display
Item Ref:1945-15/2
Item Ref:1945-15/2