Joseph Wright of Derby
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Joseph Wright of Derby
Summary
Joseph Wright of Derby is a human[1]. Born in Derby[2], he… he was born on September 3, 1734[3]. He passed away in Derby[4]. He died on August 29, 1797[5]. He worked as a painter[6], artist[7], landscape painter[8], portraitist[9], and architectural drafter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Joseph Wright of Derby was born in Derby[2].
- Joseph Wright of Derby died in Derby[4].
- Joseph Wright of Derby was born on September 3, 1734[3].
- Joseph Wright of Derby died on August 29, 1797[5].
- Joseph Wright of Derby's father was John Wright[12].
- Joseph Wright of Derby's mother was Hannah Brookes[13].
- Joseph Wright of Derby was married to Ann Swift[14].
- A child of Joseph Wright of Derby was Anna Romana Wright[15].
- A child of Joseph Wright of Derby was Joseph Wright[16].
- A child of Joseph Wright of Derby was Harriet Wright[17].
- A child of Joseph Wright of Derby was Joseph Wright[18].
- A child of Joseph Wright of Derby was Maria Wright[19].
- A child of Joseph Wright of Derby was John Wright[20].
- Joseph Wright of Derby held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[21].
- Joseph Wright of Derby worked as a painter[6].
- Joseph Wright of Derby's professions included artist[7].
- Joseph Wright of Derby worked as a landscape painter[8].
- Joseph Wright of Derby's professions included portraitist[9].
- Joseph Wright of Derby's professions included architectural drafter[10].
- Joseph Wright of Derby's field of work was painting[22].
- Joseph Wright of Derby's education included a stint at Derby School[23].
- A notable work attributed to Joseph Wright of Derby is The Captive King[24].
- A notable work attributed to Joseph Wright of Derby is Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight[25].
- A notable work attributed to Joseph Wright of Derby is Virgil's Tomb[26].
- A notable work attributed to Joseph Wright of Derby is Earthstopper on the Banks of the Derwent[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Derby[2], Joseph Wright of Derby… he was born on September 3, 1734[3]. His father was John Wright[12]. His mother was Hannah Brookes[13].
Education
Joseph Wright of Derby's education included a stint at Derby School[23]. He studied under Thomas Hudson[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], artist[7], landscape painter[8], portraitist[9], and architectural drafter[10]. Joseph Wright of Derby's field of work was painting[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include The Captive King[24], a drawing[29], founded in 1772[30]; Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight[25], a painting[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1765[33]; Virgil's Tomb[26], a painting series[34], founded in 1779[35]; Earthstopper on the Banks of the Derwent[27], a painting[36], founded in 1773[37]; and Two Girls Dressing a Kitten by Candlelight[38], a painting[39], founded in 1768[40].
Personal Life
Among Joseph Wright of Derby's spouses was Ann Swift[14]. Children include Anna Romana Wright[15], 1774–1837[41]; Joseph Wright[16]; Harriet Wright[17], 1778–1860[42]; Maria Wright[19], 1783–1819[43]; and John Wright[20], 1781–1798[44].
Death and Burial
Joseph Wright of Derby died on August 29, 1797[5]. He died in Derby[4].
Why It Matters
Joseph Wright of Derby ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (275 views/month, #6,957 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Joseph Wright of Derby born?
Joseph Wright of Derby's place of birth was Derby[2].
Where did Joseph Wright of Derby die?
Joseph Wright of Derby died in Derby[4].
Who were Joseph Wright of Derby's parents?
Joseph Wright of Derby's father was John Wright[12]. Joseph Wright of Derby's mother was Hannah Brookes[13].
Who was Joseph Wright of Derby married to?
Joseph Wright of Derby's spouses include Ann Swift[14].
What did Joseph Wright of Derby do for work?
Joseph Wright of Derby worked as painter[6], artist[7], landscape painter[8], portraitist[9], and architectural drafter[10].
Where did Joseph Wright of Derby go to school?
Joseph Wright of Derby was educated at Derby School[23].