Thomas Gainsborough's 1770 painting has been reproduced ... of their most popular 18th century paintings: Joseph Wright of Derby's massive 1768 work, An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump.

A painting by a British 18th Century artist has been saved for the nation. Joseph Wright's Self-Portrait at the Age of About Forty has been unveiled at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, which holds ...

A self-portrait of Derby's most famous painter - Joseph Wright - is up for auction in London next week but it doesn't look as if it will be heading back to the city any time soon. The painting is ...

"The painting shows Joseph Wright towards the end of his career, as a man of great judgement. "It's clear that he is very balanced and less flamboyant than in his earlier self-portraits.

This episode, we’re looking at an 18th century masterpiece from the collection of the National Gallery, London: An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump by Joseph Wright of Derby. The painting ...

What is thought to be the final self-portrait by renowned UK artist Joseph Wright is going up for auction. The oil painting of the Derby artist is expected to fetch between £60,000 and £80,000 ...