A Philosopher gives a Lecture on the Orrery
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[A Philosopher gives a Lecture on the Orrery] / Jos, Wright Pinxt, ; J Boydell, Exct, ; Wm, Pether fecit 1768. - [2nd state]. - 1print: mezzotint [cut to] platemark 48.5x58.3cm, image 45x58.3cm. in wood veneer and gilt frame, 76x85.5x4cm. - After the oil painting by Joseph Wright of Derby, 1766. - Subject: a transparent orrery, the light source within it from a lamp replacing the sun; wonders of the universe demonstrated to a lay audience including a woman and three children, foreground nephew to scientist 5th Earl Ferrers; to L standing taking notes, cartographer Peter Perez Burdett; philosopher / lecturer stylised, variously suggested as Ferguson, Whitehurst or Newtonian ideal
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1976-340
- Materials:
- walnut (wood) veneer, pine (wood), glass, paper (fibre product) and mezzotint engraving
- Measurements:
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overall: 760 mm x 870 mm x 50 mm,
overall (frame) 760 mm x 855 mm x 60 mm,
overall: 485 x 583 mm
- type:
- credit:
- Christie Manson and Woods Ltd.
