DETAILS
- Artist
- Joseph Wright of Derby
- Date
- 1753
- Location
- Derby Museum and Art Gallery
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The full narration walks you through Self Portrait in Van Dyck Costume (aged about twenty) — the story behind it, the details most visitors miss, and why it matters. Free in the Art Whisper app.
THE ARTIST
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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