Dovedale by Moonlight | Joseph Wright of Derby | 1785 Size:20"x16" a subdued landscape at dusk

a subdued landscape at dusk sets a stark contrast to the action above

This fine art print features John Singer Sargent's 'Dinner Table at Night' from 1884

melancholic atmosphere

engaging in various activities

Dovedale by Moonlight | Joseph Wright of Derby | 1785 Size:20"x16" a subdued landscape at duskIn "Dovedale by Moonlight", Joseph Wright of Derby (17341797) transforms the Derbyshire landscape into a scene of quiet grandeur and poetic mystery. The moons cool light glides across the winding river and rugged limestone cliffs, revealing the forms of trees and rocks with a subtle, silvery clarity while leaving much of the valley in enveloping shadow. Typical of Wrights fascination with dramatic lighting and nocturnal effects, the painting balances