Joseph’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Self-Portrait in a Fur Cap
Joseph Wright of Derby English, 1734-1797

The Gulf of Salerno
Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

Wooded Landscape
Joseph Wright of Derby English, 1734-1797

Three Persons Viewing the Gladiator by Candlelight
William Pether (English, 1731/38-1821) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

A Blacksmith's Shop
Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822) after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)

Miss Kitty Dressing
Thomas Watson (English, 1743-1781) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

An Iron Forge
Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822) after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)

Edwin
John Raphael Smith (English, 1752-1812) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

Miravan
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump
Valentine Green (English, 1739-1813) after Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797) printed by John Boydell (English, 1719-1804)

The Captive, from Sterne
Josiah Boydell (British, 1752-1817) after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)

Day (Truth)
Ferdinand Hodler Swiss, 1853–1918

Triptych Window from the Coonley Playhouse, Riverside, Illinois
Frank Lloyd Wright American, 1867-1959

The Rapidity of Sleep
Yves Tanguy American, born France, 1900–1955

Christa and Wolfi
Gerhard Richter German, born 1932

Edward Stanley, Earl of Derby
Francesco Bartolozzi (Italian, 1727-1815) after Hans Holbein the younger (German, 1497-1543)

Sauceboat
Derby Porcelain Manufactory England, 1750-1848

Reclining Nude
Max Beckmann German, 1884–1950

Darwin D. Martin House: "Tree of Life" Window
Frank Lloyd Wright American, 1867-1959 Fabricated by Linden Glass Company, Chicago, Illinois

Midday Sorrow
Angel Planells Spanish, 1901–1989