Public Catalogue Foundation, 2008
Public Catalogue Foundation, 2008
Public Catalogue Foundation, 2008

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
    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

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.

  • Laurence Sterne (Association)

    Display Date: British, 1713 - 1768

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Writer and cleric. Author of 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' (1759 - 1767) and 'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy' (1768).

The Captive, from Sterne

Date: 1775-1777

Medium: oil on canvas

Object Type:painting
Dimensions:Frame: 1535 x 1790 x 152 mm (60 7/16 x 70 1/2 x 6 in.) Support: 1016 x 1270 mm (40 x 50 in.)
Provenance:Mrs Florence May Lousada; by whom bequeathed to Derby Museums in 1954.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1954-219/4
Item Ref:1954-219/4