An Iron Forge
Richard EarlomWW-1773-119638
1773·Mezzotint with traces of engraving in black on cream laid paper·Image/plate: 47.8 × 59 cm (18 7/8 × 23 1/4 in.); Sheet: 51.4 × 61.9 cm (20 1/4 × 24 3/8 in.)
<p>Joseph Wright of Derby's painting <em>An Iron Forge</em> was first exhibited in June 1772, and its publication as a mezzotint, executed by the master engraver Richard Earlom, followed six months later. The choice of subject reflects Wright's interest in unusual light effects and his connections to science and industry.</p>
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- Year
- 1773
- Dimensions
- Image/plate: 47.8 × 59 cm (18 7/8 × 23 1/4 in.); Sheet: 51.4 × 61.9 cm (20 1/4 × 24 3/8 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Richard Earlom
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- Richard Earlom
- Year
- 1773
- Dimensions
- Image/plate: 47.8 × 59 cm (18 7/8 × 23 1/4 in.); Sheet: 51.4 × 61.9 cm (20 1/4 × 24 3/8 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1773-119638
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- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
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