The Dead Soldier
Joseph Wright’s ‘The Dead Soldier,’ painted in 1789, portrays a grieving woman holding her child beside a fallen soldier, illuminated by candlelight and surrounded by symbolic objects like a chair, bottle, and books. This evocative scene embodies the spirit of Enlightenment art and scientific inquiry.
Joseph Wright of Derby
Explore the captivating works of Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), a pioneer of Industrial Revolution art. Known for dramatic chiaroscuro, moonlight landscapes & philosophical scenes.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Explore the University of Michigan Museum of Art's diverse collection spanning centuries & cultures! Free admission, rotating exhibits, and stunning architecture await in Ann Arbor.