1790
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Dominant colour
Samuel Crompton (c.1720–1782) is a 1790 oil by Joseph Wright of Derby, a Rococo painting work, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
The painting depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a red coat and white shirt, holding papers in his hands. The background is dark, with a subtle light source coming from the right side of the image. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. The papers he holds may indicate his profession or interests. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Joseph Wright (3 September 1734 – 29 August 1797), styled Joseph Wright of Derby, was an English painter who specialised in portrait painting and landscape art.
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