Artist
Valentine Green (English, 1739–1813)English, 1739–1813
Afterafter
Joseph Wright of Derby (English, 1734–1797)English, 1734–1797
CultureEnglish
Titles
- A Philosopher Shewing an Experiment on the Air Pump
Date1769
MediumMezzotint, state III/IV
DimensionsPlate: 16 15/16 × 22 13/16 in. (43 × 57.9 cm)
Sheet: 19 1/4 × 24 in. (48.9 × 61 cm)
Mat (support): 19 5/16 × 24 in. (49.1 × 61 cm)
Sheet: 19 1/4 × 24 in. (48.9 × 61 cm)
Mat (support): 19 5/16 × 24 in. (49.1 × 61 cm)
Credit LineGift of Lowell Libson & Jonny Yarker Ltd.
Object numberBF.2022.9
Not on view
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Department
Sarah Campbell Blaffer FoundationObject Type
Recto: Inscribed in printed black ink, below image, left bottom edge: Joseph Wright pinxit. [cursive]
Recto: Inscribed in printed black ink, below image, center bottom edge: J. Boydell excudit 1769. [cursive] / A PHILOSOPHER SHEWING AN EXPERIMENT ON THE AIR PUMP. / From the Original Picture, Painted by Mr. Joseph Wright [cursive] / Pubished June 24, 1769.
Recto: Inscribed in printed black ink, below image, right bottom edge: Valentine Green del & fecit. [cursive]
Recto: Inscribed in printed black ink, below image, center bottom edge: J. Boydell excudit 1769. [cursive] / A PHILOSOPHER SHEWING AN EXPERIMENT ON THE AIR PUMP. / From the Original Picture, Painted by Mr. Joseph Wright [cursive] / Pubished June 24, 1769.
Recto: Inscribed in printed black ink, below image, right bottom edge: Valentine Green del & fecit. [cursive]
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