Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734-1797)

SepJoseph Wright of Derby was born in Derby, England on September 3, 1734.¹

Deciding to become a painter at the age of seventeen, Joseph Wright went to London in 1751 and studied for two years.¹

JulJoseph Wright married Ann Swift, the daughter of a lead miner, on July 28, 1773.¹

AugJoseph Wright of Derby died in Derby on August 29, 1797, at the age of 62.¹