Joseph Wright of Derby
Artwork Detail
Wright of Derby was famous for his nocturnal paintings that depicted unusual light sources such as candles, lamps and fires. He was also an accomplished portraitist, serving the factory owners and merchants of the Midlands. The Honorable Mrs Boyle is a sensitive portrait, the soft tones in her face complemented by the delicate handling of her costume.
- Title
- Portrait of the Hon Mrs Boyle
- Artist/creator
- Joseph Wright of Derby
- Production date
- circa 1762
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 762 x 635 mm
- Credit line
- Mackelvie Trust Collection, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, purchased 1956
- Accession no
- M1956/2/2
- Copyright
- No known copyright restrictions
- Department
- International Art
- Display status
- On display
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