An Iron Forge

1773

Richard Earlom after Joseph Wright

Associated Names
Richard Earlom

Artist, British, 1743 - 1822

Joseph Wright

Artist After, British, 1734 - 1797

This is a painting of an interior scene at an iron forge. The scene shows a dimly lit space dominated by architectural wooden beams and a stone wall backdrop. A central figure is near glowing embers, and various tools and equipment are scattered in the foreground. The painting conveys a narrative through its composition and use of contrasting light and shadow, showcasing the intense labor and character present in the environment. The style is reminiscent of Joseph Wright of Derby, known for his depictions of industrial and scientific scenes.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 48.6 × 60.2 cm (19 1/8 × 23 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1963.11.93

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Smith 1884, no. 48

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1884

  • Smith, John Chaloner. British mezzotinto portraits, being a descriptive catalogue of these engravings from the introduction of the art to the early part of the present century. 4 vols. London: Henry Sotheran and Co., 1884.

Wikidata ID

Q65511798

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