Review: “Wright of Derby, From the Shadows“ at the National Gallery in London

Joseph Wright of Derby, A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery in Which a Lamp Is Put in Place, 1766.

A candlelit interior scene in A Philosopher Giving That Lecture on the Orrery in Which a Lamp Is Put in Place shows a group of adults and children gathered around a mechanical model of the solar system, illuminated from its center as they watch a scientific demonstration.

“Wright of Derby: From the Shadows“ is at the National Gallery in London through May 10, 2026. Advanced booking is recommended.

Review: “Wright of Derby, From the Shadows“ at the National Gallery in London