Art Institute of Chicago
An Iron Forge
Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822)LinkedCulture matchlcp-e0d5b6e59a0c
- 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
- Object ID
- 94078
From the Art Institute of Chicago record
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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- Credit line
- William McCallin McKee Fund
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- Object type
- AAT300041273
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