Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822)
after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)
An Iron Forge
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Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822)
after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)1773
An Iron Forge
Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822) after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797) →mezzotintprint
Date
1773
Medium
Mezzotint with traces of engraving in black on cream laid paper
Dimensions
Image/plate: 47.8 × 59 cm (18 7/8 × 23 1/4 in.); Sheet: 51.4 × 61.9 cm (20 1/4 × 24 3/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
William McCallin McKee Fund
Joseph Wright of Derby's painting An Iron Forge was first exhibited in June 1772, and its publication as a mezzotint, executed by the master engraver Richard Earlom, followed six months later. The choice of subject reflects Wright's interest in unusual light effects and his connections to science and industry.
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