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Painting. Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), by Joseph Wright of Derby, 1790. Oil on canvas; 76.5x64.2cm in gilt frame 80.5x93.5x6.5cm. After the full length oil commissioned by the sitter, 1789-90. Commissioned from Wright by Jedediah Strutt, friend and patron of sitter; by family descent, the 'Belper' Arkwright; in contemporary Belper family frame. Portrait: HL looking to L, in red coat with striped yellow-green waistcoat.
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1989-431
- Materials:
- oil paint on canvas
- Measurements:
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frame: 805 mm x 935 mm x 65 mm,
image: 765 mm x 642 mm
- type:
- oil painting and portrait
- credit:
- Purchased (Historical Portraits Limited)
