‘From Soup to Nuts’: A Complete Catalogue of the Oil Paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby with Martin Postle
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Martin Postle presents highlights from his research for a forthcoming complete catalogue of Joseph Wright of Derby's oil paintings.
Martin Postle shares highlights and case studies from ongoing research for his forthcoming catalogue of Joseph Wright of Derby's oil paintings, to be published by the Paul Mellon Centre. The catalogue covers Wright's entire painted oeuvre, including portraits, landscapes and subject pictures, drawing on archival research, existing literature and newly recovered works in public and private collections. The talk is part of the Joseph Wright Rediscovered series of curated talks organised by Derby Museums and the Paul Mellon Centre. Suitable for adults aged 18 and over; booking is essential as places are limited.
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