Portrait of Sir Richard Arkwright
Portrait of Sir Richard Arkwright
JOSEPH WRIGHT OF DERBY ARA (1734-1797)
England 1732 to 1792
Oil on Canvas
the uneducated former barber who became one of the
pioneers of the industrial revolution. It is
the earliest likeness of him, and was considered by his children
to be the best. It is recorded in Joseph Wright’s account book
as costing £26 5s.
England 1732 to 1792
Oil on Canvas
Dimensions
102.00cm wide 126.00cm high (40.16 inches wide 49.61 inches high)
Description / Expertise
This hitherto unpublished portrait shows Sir Richard Arkwright,the uneducated former barber who became one of the
pioneers of the industrial revolution. It is
the earliest likeness of him, and was considered by his children
to be the best. It is recorded in Joseph Wright’s account book
as costing £26 5s.
Philip Mould Fine Paintings
29 Dover Street
London
W1S 4NA England/United Kingdom
T + 44 (0) 207 499 6818
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29 Dover Street
London
W1S 4NA England/United Kingdom
T + 44 (0) 207 499 6818
T + 44 (0) 207 495 0802