An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump is not only a masterpiece from the Age of Enlightenment but also a monumental artistic achievement of Joseph Wright of Derby. The historian and presenter on his ...

Presenter:A man called Wright thought this was totally wrong. Everyone ended up calling this man Joseph Wright of Derby because guess what, he was from Derby. Presenter:He painted this picture in ...

The display at the National Gallery in London will be the first major exhibition of candlelight paintings created by 18th Century painter Joseph Wright, known as Joseph Wright of Derby.

You've probably heard the name, but how much do you actually know about him? Take a trip through his life in the 18th century with the help of BBC Radio Derby's Charlie Sayers and Tony Butler, the ...

This episode, we’re looking at an 18th century masterpiece from the collection of the National Gallery, London: An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump by Joseph Wright of Derby. The painting ...

A moment ago, you were doing fine. Sitting at your desk, completing an assignment-when out of nowhere it hits. A tidal wave of anxiety crashes over you as you start to panic. Your mind races, your ...

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