A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery

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gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:the_Industrial_Revolution
gptkbp:contributedTo the visual arts.
gptkbp:criticism the Enlightenment ideals
gptkbp:depicts a philosopher
an orrery
gptkbp:dimensions 72.4 cm × 91.4 cm
gptkbp:exhibits light and shadow
gptkbp:features students
a celestial model
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on in_the_study_of_Neoclassicism
gptkbp:hasContribution in various art books
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery
gptkbp:influenced subsequent artists
gptkbp:influencedBy the Enlightenment
gptkbp:inspiration scientific inquiry
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of for its historical significance
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of the study of art and science
gptkbp:is_a_reflection_of the values of its time
gptkbp:is_a_representation_of the relationship between science and philosophy
the quest for understanding the universe
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of artistic interpretation
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of intellectual enlightenment
gptkbp:is_characterized_by realistic detail
gptkbp:is_displayed_on in numerous exhibitions
gptkbp:is_essential_for for its composition
gptkbp:is_featured_in in art critiques
gptkbp:is_known_for its dramatic use of light
gptkbp:is_part_of the history of science
the narrative of scientific progress
the_cultural_heritage_of_England
the_collection_of_Derby_Museum_and_Art_Gallery
gptkbp:is_recognized_for for its educational themes
gptkbp:is_studied_in in art history courses
gptkbp:is_used_in in discussions of 18th-century art
in relation to the orrery itself
other_works_by_Joseph_Wright_of_Derby
gptkbp:location gptkb:Derby_Museum_and_Art_Gallery
gptkbp:medium oil on canvas
gptkbp:notableEvent 18th-century British painting
gptkbp:represents the pursuit of knowledge
gptkbp:style gptkb:Neoclassicism
gptkbp:subject philosophy
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gptkbp:yearEstablished 1766