Wright Of Derby
Portrait of a Young Boy - British art 1780 Old Master male portrait oil painting
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in London, GB
This lovely Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to the circle of Joseph Wright of Derby
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Thomas Haden of Derby" signed original etching, first state
By Sir Francis Seymour Haden, R.A.
Located in Henderson, NV
Wright of Derby entitled "Edwin the Minstrel". The man in the portrait was actually Sir Francis Seymour
Category
1860s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Etching
Fire & Moonlight - Important 18th Century Oil Painting Georgian London by Night
By Abraham Pether
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Derby (1734–1797) and was exhibited as such on many occasions alongside many of Joseph Wright
Category
1790s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Fire & Moonlight - Important 18th Century Oil Painting Georgian London by Night
By Abraham Pether
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Derby (1734–1797) and was exhibited as such on many occasions alongside many of Joseph Wright
Category
1790s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
View of Matlock High Tor, Derbyshire
By Thomas Smith (b.1720)
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
British landscape art, influencing later artists such as Joseph Wright of Derby.
Born in 1720, likely in
Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Mrs Faber, 18th Century Oil Painting
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London, GB
included Joshua Reynolds and Joseph Wright of Derby.
Category
18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
Regency portrait drawing of Arabella Graham-Clarke
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
formed Royal Academy Schools. After a Grand Tour to Italy, where he travelled with Joseph Wright of Derby
Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
An English 18th century portrait of James Stanley, standing in a landscape
By John Hamilton Mortimer
Located in Bath, Somerset
Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), with whom he became friends, in Hudson's studio, and in Shipley's drawing
Category
1770s English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, ABS
Portrait of a Young Boy Carrying a Fruit Basket, 18th Century Oil on Canvas
By Thomas Beach
Located in London, GB
aging William Hoare effectively retired and the likes of Gainsborough, Wright of Derby and Robert Edge
Category
18th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nancy Baker, Shard, 2018, painting on wood panel, 16 x 20 x .75 inches
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
the cave paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, whose works “were a significant record of the struggle
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board, Archival Pigment
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Nancy Baker, Lagoon 2018, painting, collage on panel, 12 x 12 inches
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
the cave paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, whose works “were a significant record of the struggle
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board, Archival Pigment
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Nancy Baker, Cave, 2018, painting, collage on board, 12 x 12 inches
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
the cave paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, whose works “were a significant record of the struggle
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Board, Archival Pigment
H 12 in W 12 in D 0.75 in
Regency portrait drawing of Lady Nugent
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
Joseph Wright of Derby, Downman returned to London in 1776 and established a practice as a portraitist
Category
19th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Portrait of a Lady in a White Dress - 18th Century Watercolour
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
in 1773 for a two-year tour of Italy in the company of the famous portraitist Joseph Wright of Derby
Category
18th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Nancy Baker, Yellow Tower , 2019, painting, collage, board, 15 x 15 x 2 inches
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
the cave paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, whose works “were a significant record of the struggle
Category
2010s Rococo Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel, Board, Archival Pigment
Nancy Baker, Bulwark, 2019, painting, collage, cut out board, 15 x 15 x 2 inches
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
the cave paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, whose works “were a significant record of the struggle
Category
2010s Rococo Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic, Board, Archival Pigment, Wood Panel
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Shakspeare. Winter's Tale. Act III, scene III.
By Samuel Middiman
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
. Wright. Samuel Middiman (1750-1831) was an English engraves who excelled in landscapes. Joseph Wright of
Category
1790s Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Sailor
By Deborah Oropallo
Located in San Francisco, CA
. This artwork features a historical self-portrait (c. 1765-68) by Joseph Wright of Derby from the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Wood Panel
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN WHITE DRESS AND BLUE CLOAK
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
early portraits of Joseph Wright of Derby who studied with Hudson.
Thomas Hudson
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORTRAIT OF A LADY IN WHITE DRESS AND BLUE CLOAK
By Thomas Hudson
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
early portraits of Joseph Wright of Derby who studied with Hudson.
Thomas Hudson
Category
18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Energy II
By Nic Fiddian-Green
Located in Jackson, WY
18th-century painting by Wright of Derby. You feel that he could as easily put his hand to making a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
18th century English portrait of the artist Rhoda Delaval, Lady Edward Astley
By Joseph Wright of Derby
Located in Bath, Somerset
Joseph Wright of Derby, or working in the circle of is suggested as a possible attribution for this
Category
Mid-18th Century English School Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Fire & Moonlight - Important 18th Century Old Master Oil Painting London Night
By Abraham Pether
Located in Gerrards Cross, GB
Derby (1734–1797) and was exhibited as such on many occasions alongside many of Joseph Wright
Category
1790s Old Masters Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of a Gentleman, 1778, large oil on canvas
By (Circle of) Joshua Reynolds
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
also trained Wright of Derby. He spent 1749-52 abroad, mainly in Italy, and set up practice in London
Category
Late 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 30 in W 25 in D 1 in
Portrait Painting of a Spanish Dancer by Reza Samimi
Located in Uppingham, GB
locally and was very much influenced by Rembrandt and Wright of Derby. He took up portrait painting and at
Category
1960s Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Portrait of Mrs Paterson
By Nathaniel Dance
Located in Bath, Somerset
whom sold, Christie's 18-19 April 1977, lot 431 (as Joseph Wright of Derby)
With Agnews, London, by
Category
18th Century and Earlier Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
18th-Century German School Pair Of Companion Portraits, Oil Paintings
Located in Cheltenham, GB
of Brooke Boothby (c.1744-1824) in a portrait by Wright of Derby. Our gentleman buttons up covering
Category
1780s Folk Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
English 18th century Portrait of a Lady wearing blue silk
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
, including Joshua Reynolds and Joseph Wright of Derby.
In 1770 after his retirement to Twickenham and the
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 41.54 in W 31.11 in
18th century portrait of a young lady in an ivory silk gown and blue silk cloak
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Bath, Somerset
Joseph Wright of Derby.
In 1770 after his retirement to Twickenham and the death of his wife he married
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Nancy Baker, Golden Triangle Which Might Be Broken, 2018, Paint, hand-cut paper
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
the cave paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, whose works “were a significant record of the struggle
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Paper, Acrylic
Merchants at the Port, 17th century Dutch Old Master oil painting
By Thomas Wijck
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
.
Thomas Wijck's painting of an alchemist is said to have influenced Joseph Wright of Derby's similar
Category
Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 33.27 in W 23.82 in D 1.97 in
Thomas Hudson - Pair of portraits - 4th Duke of Beauforts children
By Thomas Hudson
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
numerous talented young artists whom he taught: Henry Pickering, Joseph Wright of Derby, Sir Joshua
Category
18th Century Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
Nancy Baker, Medusa, 2018, painting, mixed media on hand-cut paper, 10 x 10 in
By Nancy Baker
Located in Darien, CT
the cave paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby, whose works “were a significant record of the struggle
Category
2010s Abstract Geometric Abstract Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Portrait of a Gentleman, William Kennaway in a Blue Coat, Signed & Dated 1779
By John Downman
Located in London, GB
studies in Rome alongside Joseph Wright of Derby.
We know from dated drawings that Downman was in
Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Copper
H 14.18 in W 12.6 in D 1.97 in
18th Century English Romantic School Portrait of an Artist in a Green Jacket.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
by the hand of Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), this painting is now firmly attributed to John
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Category
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Materials
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Signed 'CPowell' lower right
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Category
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Materials
Oil
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Located in Stockholm, SE
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Located in Stoke, Hampshire
Attributed to Evert Collier (1642-1708)
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Oil on canvas
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Framed Size 29 x 34 in
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Category
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Materials
Oil
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English artist, early 19th century
oil on canvas, framed
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Category
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Materials
Oil
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Category
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Materials
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Oil on canvas
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In modern frame in 17th century style
Dimens...
Category
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Materials
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Category
17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Materials
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H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 2.37 in
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By John White Alexander
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
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Materials
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Located in Miami, FL
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Category
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Materials
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16th Century Italian School Portrait Paintings
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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate wright of derby for your needs in our varied inventory. Find abstract versions now, or shop for abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect wright of derby may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a wright of derby to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gray, beige, yellow, white and more. There have been many interesting wright of derby examples over the years, but those made by Nancy Baker, John Downman, James Brereton and Thomas Hudson are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, acrylic paint and archival pigment print. A large wright of derby can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 8 high and 6.5 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.
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The average selling price for a wright of derby we offer is $2,125, while they’re typically $800 on the low end and $22,338 for the highest priced.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Royal Crown Derby china is made in Derby, UK. The company Royal Crown Derby opened in 1750 and operated until the 1960s when Royal Doulton purchased it and closed down production. In 2006, new owners purchased the company and restarted manufacturing in Derby. Find a variety of Royal Crown Derby china on 1stDibs.
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