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Richard Wright, the sitter in this portrait, was the brother of Joseph Wright of Derby, the artist. At the time this picture was painted, Richard was 23 and Joseph was 19 years old.
Title
Richard Wright (1730–1814), Surgeon of Derby
Date
c.1753
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 76.8 x W 63.1 cm
Accession number
45855i
Acquisition method
purchased by Henry S. Wellcome, 1916
Work type
Painting