Art Institute of Chicago

An Iron Forge

Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822)

Date

1773

Medium

Mezzotint with traces of engraving in black on cream laid paper

Culture

England

Department

Prints and Drawings

Institution

Art Institute of Chicago

Joseph Wright of Derby's painting An Iron Forge was first exhibited in June 1772, and its publication as a mezzotint, executed by the master engraver Richard Earlom, followed six months later. The choice of subject reflects Wright's interest in unusual light effects and his connections to science and industry.

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