A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery
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| A Philosopher giving that Lecture on the Orrery |
| Joseph Wright of Derby, ca. 1766 |
| Oil on canvas |
| 147 × 203 cm, 58 × 80 in |
| Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby, England |
A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, or the full title, A Philosopher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a lamp is put in place of the Sun, is a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicting a lecturer who carries a possibly intentional similarity to Sir Isaac Newton giving a demonstration of an orrery to a small audience.[1]
Some observers have also noticed the similarity between the lecturer and John Whitehurst, although there is no evidence to back-up this claim.
[edit] References
- ^ A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery (1764-1766). Revolutionary Players. Retrieved on 2007-07-24.
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