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Joseph Wright of Derby
Painter of Darkness
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Exploring the life and work of Joseph Wright of Derby, this study delves into the artist's darker themes, contrasting with his reputation as a "painter of light." Matthew Craske examines Wright's melancholic disposition and challenges the notion of him as a progressive figure of the English Enlightenment. Instead, he portrays Wright as a reflective outsider, deeply engaged with solitude, mortality, and the passage of time. The book offers new interpretations of Wright's masterpieces, highlighting his profound artistic vision and connection to the landscape.
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Joseph Wright of Derby, Matthew Craske
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Joseph Wright of Derby
- Subtitle
- Painter of Darkness
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Craske
- Publisher
- Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9781913107123
- Category
- Art / Culture, Fine art, Nature in general
- Description
- Exploring the life and work of Joseph Wright of Derby, this study delves into the artist's darker themes, contrasting with his reputation as a "painter of light." Matthew Craske examines Wright's melancholic disposition and challenges the notion of him as a progressive figure of the English Enlightenment. Instead, he portrays Wright as a reflective outsider, deeply engaged with solitude, mortality, and the passage of time. The book offers new interpretations of Wright's masterpieces, highlighting his profound artistic vision and connection to the landscape.