Exhibition of Mr. Wright's Pictures at Robin's Rooms, Great Piazza, Covent Garden.
Published / Created:
England, 1785.
Physical Description:
1 v. (26 p.) ; 15 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
In 1785, the painter Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797) organized a one-man exhibition of his work at the Covent Garden auction rooms of Henry Robins. The setting for the show was a response to the Royal Academy's failure to elect him as a Royal Academician in February, 1783. Paintings exhibited included The Lady from Milton's "Comus", The Indian Widow, Penelope Unravelling her Web, Julia in a Cavern by Moonlight, two Hero and Leander subjects, A Distant View of Vesuvius, two views of Dovedale, A Wood Scene, Moonlight , and the large View of Gibraltar During the Destruction of the Spanish Floating Batteries, 13 September 1782. The show was very well reviewed, with the General Evening Post for 12-14 April 1785 stating that "it is universally acknowledged by artists and amateurs to be the noblest spectacle of the kind ever shewn in this kingdom".
Subject Terms:
Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797 -- Criticism and interpretation. | Wright, Joseph, 1734–1797 -- Exhibitions. | Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) | Robins (London, England) | Art criticism -- England. | Painting, British -- 18th century -- Exhibitions. | Exhibitions -- England -- London.