A Philosopher by Lamplight by Joseph Wright of Derby (1769), hand-painted oil painting reproduction on canvas — A Philosopher by Lamplight, Joseph Wright of Derby, 1769. Original: Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Romanticism

A Philosopher by Lamplight

A Philosopher by Lamplight (1769) is a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

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Size guide

Size	Centimetres	Best for
16 × 20"	40 × 50 cm	Desks, hallways, gallery walls
24 × 30"	60 × 75 cm	Bedrooms, above a dresser
30 × 40"	75 × 100 cm	Living rooms, above a sofa
36 × 48"	90 × 120 cm	Statement wall, large spaces
48 × 60"	120 × 150 cm

Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.

Artist: Joseph Wright of Derby
Year: 1769
Movement: Romanticism
Original: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Medium: Oil on canvas, hand-painted
Made: To order, in our studio

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Sofa 220 cm wide · painting 60 × 75 cm

About this painting

A Philosopher by Lamplight by Joseph Wright of Derby (1769) depicts Moon, book, cloud, man, skeleton, skull. The original hangs in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.

Your ArtLogia A Philosopher by Lamplight is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Romanticism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.

About the artist: Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Joseph Wright of Derby hang in collections such as the National Gallery. Works by Joseph Wright of Derby hang in collections such as the National Gallery.

When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.

The artist

Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797)

Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Joseph Wright of Derby hang in collections such as the National Gallery.

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Questions

Is this A Philosopher by Lamplight reproduction hand-painted?

Yes. Your A Philosopher by Lamplight is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.

What size is the original A Philosopher by Lamplight?

The original by Joseph Wright of Derby (1769) is in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.