St Peter's Church, Derby, by Moonlight
1849
unspecified
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1849
unspecified
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
St Peter's Church, Derby, by Moonlight is a 1849 unspecified by Henry Lark Pratt, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
This painting depicts a nighttime scene of St Peter's Church in Derby, set against a backdrop of a bright moon. The church is situated on the right side of the image, while buildings line the left side. In the foreground, people are walking along a road that leads to the church. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The sky is a deep shade of blue, with the moon casting a silver glow over the scene. The buildings and church are rendered in warm, earthy tones, which contrast with the cool blues of the sky. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Henry Lark Pratt.
Henry Lark Pratt (1805–1873) was an artist, born in Derby.
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