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Virgil's Tomb by Moonlight

Joseph Wright of Derby, 1782

The idea must date from the artist's trip to Naples in October 1774, when he could have climbed the hill above the city to see the tomb of Virgil. Signed and dated 'I. Wright Pinx./ 1782'.

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Title of artwork, date

Virgil's Tomb by Moonlight, 1782

Date supported

1981

Medium and material

Oil

Dimensions

102 x 127 cm

Grant

3000

Total cost

12000

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