{"product_id":"harry-peckham-joseph-wright-of-derby","title":"Harry Peckham - Joseph Wright of Derby","description":"\u003cp\u003eA portrait of Harry Peckham by Joseph Wright of Derby, featuring the subject in a formal coat and waistcoat with a small dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait depicts Harry Peckham, a barrister and legal writer, captured in a characteristic pose of the late eighteenth century. Joseph Wright of Derby, known for his mastery of light and shadow, employs a balanced composition that places the subject against a simplified outdoor setting. The figure stands with a hand on his hip, a gesture that conveys confidence and social standing. His attire, featuring a striking red waistcoat beneath a dark blue coat, provides a clear visual contrast against the muted tones of the sky and the stone wall behind him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWright of Derby was a prominent figure in the Midlands, often associated with the scientific and industrial circles of the Enlightenment. While he is frequently recognised for his dramatic candlelit scenes, his portraiture demonstrates a precise attention to the character of his sitters. In this work, the inclusion of a small dog at the lower left adds a touch of informality to the otherwise formal presentation. The brushwork is controlled, focusing on the textures of the fabric and the subtle modelling of the face. The background, consisting of a low stone wall and a suggestion of a tree, serves to frame the subject without distracting from his presence. This piece offers a view into the sartorial choices and social conventions of the British gentry during the 1780s, reflecting the artist's ability to balance realism with the aesthetic expectations of his patrons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/neo-classical-vases-in-a-landscape-jean-charles-delafosse\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNeo-classical Vases in a Landscape - Jean Charles Delafosse — Jean Charles Delafosse\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/man-van-van-diemens-land-diverse-vervaardigers\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan van Van Diemens Land - Diverse Vervaardigers — Diverse Vervaardigers\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joseph Wright of Derby","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871607099727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871614996815,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871615029583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871615062351,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58871615095119,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Harry-Peckham_Poster_CompositorV1_1790219653742.jpg?v=1790220859","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/harry-peckham-joseph-wright-of-derby","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}