Portrait of Rev D'Ewes Coke, his wife Hannah and Daniel Parker Coke
1792
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1792
oil
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
This painting shows a group of three people in a wooded setting. The man in the center is wearing a dark jacket and white shirt, while the woman on the right is dressed in a green gown. The man on the left is seated at a table, holding a piece of paper. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, with a distant landscape visible in the background. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures engaged in a moment of introspection. For more on the artist behind this work, look up Joseph Wright of Derby.