1788
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
The Captive (from Laurence Sterne's 'A Sentimental Journey') is a 1788 oil by Joseph Wright of Derby, a Rococo painting work, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
This painting depicts a man sitting on the ground in a dimly lit room. He is shirtless, wearing a red cloth wrapped around his waist and a yellow headband. His right arm is resting on his knee, and his left arm is extended to the side. The man's feet are bare, and he appears to be looking to his right. The room has stone walls and an arched ceiling, with a small window on the left side. The overall atmosphere is somber and contemplative. The man's pose and expression suggest a sense of introspection and possibly even sadness. The dim lighting and simple surroundings add to the overall mood of the painting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore Joseph Wright of Derby's other works.
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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