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Illumination: Joseph Wright of Derby

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Jonathan Miller considers the work of 18th century English painter Joseph Wright. His famous pictures The Orrery and An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump are examined for artistic merit and scientific subject matter.

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Wed 10 Nov 1993 14:15

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  • Wed 8 Apr 1970 20:40
  • Tue 29 Jan 1991 14:15
  • Mon 13 Apr 1992 08:30
  • Wed 10 Nov 1993 14:15