Portrait of a Woman, Her Head Turned to the Right, Wearing an Earring, Joseph Wright, ca. 1770–72

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Portrait of a Woman, Her Head Turned to the Right, Wearing an Earring, ca. 1770–72, Pastel on blue laid paper, sheet: 15 7/8 x 11 in. ( x 28 cm), Drawings, Joseph Wright (Wright of Derby) (British, Derby 1734–1797 Derby), One of the most accomplished and inventive artists of his generation, Joseph Wright 'of Derby' was based in the English Midlands for most of his career, becoming known as a portraitist in oils and for the striking night pieces of contemporary subjects he sent to London exhibitions

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Size: 3928px × 5521px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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