Sir Richard Arkwright

Sir Richard Arkwright

studio of Joseph Wright
oil on canvas, (1789-1790)
29 1/2 in. x 24 3/4 in. (750 mm x 630 mm)
Purchased, 1861
Primary Collection
NPG 136

Sitter

Sir Richard Arkwright (1732-1792), Engineer and inventor. Sitter in 2 portraits.

Artist

Joseph Wright (1734-1797), 'Wright of Derby'; painter. Artist associated with 21 portraits, Sitter associated with 7 portraits.

Linked Publications

Sound Guide
Ingamells, John, Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 18
Parris, Matthew, Heroes and Villains: Scarfe at the National Portrait Gallery, 2003 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 30 September 2003 - 4 April 2004), p. 29
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 17