Matlock Tor by Moonlight by Joseph Wright of Derby. A dramatic landscape featuring a full moon breaking through heavy clouds above a dark, steep cliffside and a quiet river reflecting the moonlight.

Matlock Tor by Moonlight

Joseph Wright of Derby

1778 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An atmospheric moonlit landscape by Joseph Wright of Derby, capturing the dramatic play of light and shadow in the English countryside.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Study · Living Room
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Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Created around 1778, this evocative oil painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicts Matlock Tor in Derbyshire. Known for his mastery of chiaroscuro—the dramatic use of light and shadow—Wright captures the luminous glow of the moon as it illuminates the river and the rugged contours of the cliffs, creating a sense of quiet grandeur.

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