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A Philosopher giving a Lecture on the Orrery & A Philospher showing an Experiment on the Air Pump

Joseph Wright of Derby, 1768–1769

Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Cambridge

1) 'A Philosopher giving a Lecture on the Orrery', W.Pether for J.Boydell, London 1798. 2) 'A Philosopher showing an Experiment on the Air Pump', V.Green for J.Boydell, London 1769.

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Title of artwork, date

A Philosopher giving a Lecture on the Orrery & A Philospher showing an Experiment on the Air Pump, 1768–1769

Date supported

1971

Medium and material

Mezzotint

Dimensions

45 x 59 cm

Grant

162

Total cost

325

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