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A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby
24 November 2026 — 14 March 2027
Coming SoonReuniting several of Wright's landmark 1760s paintings — including the rediscovered Two Boys with a Bladder — to explore his mastery of light and dark.
From The Getty Center
The British painter Joseph Wright of Derby is celebrated for his astonishing ability to capture the magic of light piercing the dark. In 1760s London he exhibited a series of remarkable pictures that catapulted the provincial artist to national fame. This exhibition reunites several of these works—including the Getty's recently rediscovered Two Boys with a Bladder—and explores the technical innovations and artistic ambitions behind some of the most enthralling paintings of the 18th century.
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Sunday10am–6:30pm
MondayClosed
Tuesday ·10am–6:30pm
Wednesday10am–6:30pm
Thursday10am–6:30pm
Friday10am–6:30pm
Saturday10am–9pm
© The Getty Center
A Light in the Dark: Joseph Wright of Derby
24 November 2026 — 14 March 2027
Coming SoonReuniting several of Wright's landmark 1760s paintings — including the rediscovered Two Boys with a Bladder — to explore his mastery of light and dark.
From The Getty Center
The British painter Joseph Wright of Derby is celebrated for his astonishing ability to capture the magic of light piercing the dark. In 1760s London he exhibited a series of remarkable pictures that catapulted the provincial artist to national fame. This exhibition reunites several of these works—including the Getty's recently rediscovered Two Boys with a Bladder—and explores the technical innovations and artistic ambitions behind some of the most enthralling paintings of the 18th century.
Critic Reviews
No reviews yet for this exhibition.
Visit
Brentwood, Los Angeles·View on Google Maps →
Sunday10am–6:30pm
MondayClosed
Tuesday ·10am–6:30pm
Wednesday10am–6:30pm
Thursday10am–6:30pm
Friday10am–6:30pm
Saturday10am–9pm