The Corinthian Maid, Joseph Wright, 1782-1784

Joseph Wright of DerbyBritish, 1734–1797

The Corinthian Maid

1782-1784 · Painting

May one see it?

Yes, receiving visitors

National Gallery of Art

Washington, D.C., United States

Room61 · West Building, Main Floor

On public display.

Checked: 3 days ago
In this state since: Aug 19, 2026
Source: The museum's own collection data

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Particulars

Accession number: 1983.1.46

What it shows

Classical Corinthian Maid Invention of Drawing

In the catalog

British

Sources

National Gallery of Art: the museum's own open data · fetched 3 days ago
Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access

Meanwhile, in the life of Joseph Wright of Derby

The whole life

8 February 1781
Son born: John Wright
2 June 1783
Daughter born: Maria Wright
1 November 1786
Son born: Joseph Wright

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