An Iron Forge

Prints and Drawings

1773

Richard Earlom (British, 1743-1822)
after Joseph Wright of Derby (British, 1734-1797)

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.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Prints and Drawings

Artist: Richard Earlom
Title: An Iron Forge
Place: England (Artist's nationality:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: 1773
Medium: Mezzotint with traces of engraving in black on cream laid paper
Dimensions: Image/plate: 47.8 × 59 cm (18 7/8 × 23 1/4 in.); Sheet: 51.4 × 61.9 cm (20 1/4 × 24 3/8 in.)
Credit Line: William McCallin McKee Fund
Reference Number: 1977.308
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Wessely 121 II/II

Chaloner Smith undescribed

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