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

Joseph Wright of Derby, A Girl Reading a Letter with an Old Man Reading Over her Shoulder, 1770.

A dimly lit domestic scene in A Girl Reading a Letter with an Old Man Reading Over her Shoulder shows a young woman reading a letter at a table as an older man leans closely behind her, both illuminated by a single light source.

“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