Joseph Wright of Derby

Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734–1797) has 49 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Joseph Wright, styled Joseph Wright of Derby, was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art. He has been acclaimed as "the first professional painter to express the spirit of the Industrial Revolution".

At a glance

Most of Joseph Wright of Derby's work on the site falls under Landscape (37), Figurative (29), Portraits (24).

By movement, it's catalogued as Neoclassicism (122), Rococo (1).

Culture: English (123).

By orientation: 74 landscape, 49 portrait.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1760 to 1802.

Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 49 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many Joseph Wright of Derby artworks does Archive Lane have?

49 public-domain artworks by Joseph Wright of Derby are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was Joseph Wright of Derby?

Joseph Wright of Derby is catalogued as English (born 1734, died 1797).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Is this art really public domain?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.