WebbA Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, or the full title, A Philosopher giving that Lecture on the Orrery in which a lamp is put in place of the Sun, is a 1766 painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicting a lecturer giving a demonstration of an orrery – a mechanical model of the solar system – to a small audience. It is now in the Derby Museum and Art Gallery The … WebbJoseph Wright of Derby, A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery (in which a lamp is put in place of the sun), c. 1763-65, oil on canvas, 4' 10" x 6' 8" (Derby Museums and Art …

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery National …

WebbAn orrery is a mechanical model of the Solar System that illustrates or predicts the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons, usually according to the heliocentric model. It may also represent the relative sizes of these bodies; however, since accurate scaling is often not practical due to the actual large ratio differences, a subdued … WebbThe orrery, a mechanical model of the solar system, sits at the centre of the scene and radiates light from an unknown source (most likely a candle in place of the sun), … mouthfeels

The Cosmic Sublime: Wright of Derby’s A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery

WebbA Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, full title A Philosopher giving that Lecture on the Orrery in which a lamp is put in place of the Sun, is a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby … WebbJoseph Wright of Derby, A Philosopher Giving a Lecture at the Orrery (in which a lamp is put in place of the sun), c. 1763-65, oil on canvas, 4' 10" x 6' 8" (Derby Museums and Art Gallery, Derby) Two young boys, gazing over the edge of the contraption in playful wonder. WebbWhat is an orrery? An orrery is a mechanical model of the solar system that shows the relative positions and motions of the planets and moons according to the heliocentric … hearty ceramic