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Richard Wright (1730–1814), Surgeon of Derby by Joseph Wright of Derby

Richard Wright (1730–1814), Surgeon of Derby

Joseph Wright of Derby · 1753

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Artist
Joseph Wright of Derby
Date
1753
Location
Wellcome Collection
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Joseph Wright of Derby

Joseph Wright of Derby dramatically illuminated the Age of Enlightenment, capturing the spirit of the Industrial Revolution with his striking use of light and shadow.

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