biography
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Wright, Joseph
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known as Wright of Derby
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1734–97)
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| biography:
| Genre and portrait painter, born in Derby, Derbyshire, C England, UK. He remained in Derby for most of his life. He is best known for his industrial scenes such as ‘The Air Pump’ (1768, Tate, London), and his treatment of artificial light. |
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