Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Joseph Wright of Derby
A striking 18th-century self-portrait featuring the artist in a wide-brimmed hat, characterized by warm tonal depth and dramatic lighting.
Self-Portrait
Joseph Wright of Derby
1766 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century self-portrait featuring a contemplative young man in a vibrant green coat and silver turban.
$243
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Dusty pink
About the piece
This 1766 self-portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby captures the artist at approximately thirty years of age. Dressed in a rich green coat with a fur collar and a distinctive silver turban, Wright presents himself with a piercing, thoughtful gaze, demonstrating the sophisticated handling of light and character that would define his career.
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