A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery in Which a Lamp Is Put in Place of the Sun

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Derby Museum and Art Gallery

Derby

Title

A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery in Which a Lamp Is Put in Place of the Sun

Date

1764–1766

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 147.3 x W 203.2 cm

Accession number

1884-168

Acquisition method

gift via public subscription and presented to the Corporation Art Gallery as a memorial to the painter by a few of his admirers, 1884

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

"The Orerry" painted by Joseph Wright of Derby born Sep 3 1734 died Aug 17 1797 presented to the Corporation Art Gallery as a memorial to the painter by a few of his admirers Derby September 4 1884

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