Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
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A commanding 18th-century self-portrait featuring rich crimson tones and a dignified, scholarly atmosphere.
Self-Portrait
Joseph Wright of Derby
1780 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking 18th-century self-portrait featuring the artist in a wide-brimmed hat, characterized by warm tonal depth and dramatic lighting.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1780 self-portrait by Joseph Wright of Derby captures the artist at the height of his career. Known for his mastery of light and shadow, Wright presents himself in a sophisticated wide-brimmed hat and tan overcoat, framed by a classic painted oval. The work reflects the dignified, intellectual atmosphere of the Enlightenment era.
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