Joseph Wright of Derby's The Lady in Milton's Comus

dc.contributor.author	Horalek, David Brent, 1978-
dc.date.accessioned	2008-12-10T02:05:23Z
dc.date.available	2008-12-10T02:05:23Z
dc.date.issued	2008-09
dc.description	vi, 92 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.	en
dc.description.abstract	In 1785, Joseph Wright of Derby held a private exhibition in which he showed The Lady in Milton's Comus along with three other paintings of virtuous women. This painting not only embodies the spirit and style of Wright's oeuvre but also reflects the variety of influences upon his art and demonstrates his interest in literary subjects. It provides a window into both the career of Wright and the sentimental mindset of his late eighteenth century audience. This thesis will situate Wright's painting within the context of the many literary and artistic ideas in circulation during this period. The influence of the gothic, the sublime, moral philosophy, and sensibility on Wright's painting will be evaluated in addition to exploring the work as a literary subject.	en
dc.description.sponsorship	Committee in Charge: Andrew Schulz, Chair, Sherwin Simmons, Elizabeth Bohls	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://hdl.handle.net/1794/8045
dc.language.iso	en_US	en
dc.publisher	University of Oregon	en
dc.relation.ispartofseries	University of Oregon theses, Dept. of Art History, M.A., 2008;
dc.title	Joseph Wright of Derby's The Lady in Milton's Comus	en
dc.type	Thesis	en

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