Joseph Wright of Derby
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Summary
Joseph Wright of Derby was born on September 3, 1734[1], in Derby[2]. He died on August 29, 1797[3], in Derby[4]. He worked as a painter[5], artist[6], landscape painter[7], portraitist[8], and architectural drafter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,573 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Father: John Wright[11]
- Mother: Hannah Brookes[12]
- Spouse: Ann Swift[13]
- Child: Anna Romana Wright[14], Joseph Wright[15], Harriet Wright[16], Maria Wright[17], John Wright[18]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[19]
- Field of work: painting[20]
- Educated at: Derby School[21]
- Notable work: The Captive King[22], Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight[23], Virgil's Tomb[24], Earthstopper on the Banks of the Derwent[25], Two Girls Dressing a Kitten by Candlelight[26]
- Member of: Royal Academy of Arts[27]
- Influenced by: Gerard van Honthorst[28], Rembrandt[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: portrait painting[31], portrait[32], landscape painting[33], figure[34], genre art[35], history painting[36]
- Commons category: Joseph Wright of Derby[37]
- Family name: Wright[38]
- Given name: Joseph[39]
- Topic's main category: Category:Joseph Wright of Derby[40]
- Commons gallery: Joseph Wright of Derby[41]
- Work location: Naples[42], Rome[43], Bath[44], Derby[45], Liverpool[46], London[47]
- Student of: Thomas Hudson[48]
- Depicted by: Self-portrait[49], Q139884980[50]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[51]
Why It Matters
Joseph Wright of Derby has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Wright of Derby born?
Joseph Wright of Derby was born in Derby[2].
Where did Joseph Wright of Derby die?
Joseph Wright of Derby passed away in Derby[4].
Who were Joseph Wright of Derby's parents?
Joseph Wright of Derby's father was John Wright[11]. Joseph Wright of Derby's mother was Hannah Brookes[12].
Who was Joseph Wright of Derby married to?
Joseph Wright of Derby's spouses include Ann Swift[13].
What did Joseph Wright of Derby do for work?
Joseph Wright of Derby worked as a painter[5], artist[6], landscape painter[7], portraitist[8], and architectural drafter[9].
Where did Joseph Wright of Derby go to school?
Joseph Wright of Derby was educated at Derby School[21].