A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby
Joseph Wright of Derby
The Getty
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tue-Fri, Sun 10am-6:30pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Mon Closed
Admission
Free Admission
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About
The British painter Joseph Wright of Derby is celebrated for his astonishing ability to capture the magic of light piercing the dark. In 1760s London he exhibited a series of remarkable pictures that catapulted the provincial artist to national fame. This exhibition reunites several of these works—including the Getty's recently rediscovered Two Boys with a Bladder —and explores the technical innovations and artistic ambitions behind some of the most enthralling paintings of the 18th century.