The Life and Works of Joseph Wright, A.R.A., commonly called "Wright of Derby"
CHAPTER III.
CANDLE-LIGHT SUBJECTS.--“THE GLADIATOR” PICTURE.--COMMENCES TO PAINT LANDSCAPES IN 1772.--LIST OF PICTURES EXHIBITED AT THE SOCIETY OF ARTISTS’ ROOMS.--LIST OF PICTURES EXHIBITED AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY.--WRIGHT HOLDS AN EXHIBITION IN 1785, OF HIS OWN WORKS, IN LONDON.--HIS GENEROSITY IN GIVING PICTURES TO HIS FRIENDS.--IS A PIONEER IN WATER-COLOUR PAINTING 11