A Philosopher giving that Lecture on the Orrery

Joseph Wright of Derby, ca. 1766

Oil on canvas

147 × 203 cm, 58 × 80 in

Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby, England

A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery, or the full title, A Philosopher giving a Lecture on the Orrery in which a lamp is put in place of the Sun, is a painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicting a lecturer who carries a possibly intentional similarity to Sir Isaac Newton giving a demonstration of an orrery to a small audience.^[1]

Some observers^{[weasel words]} have also noticed the similarity between the lecturer and John Whitehurst, although there is no evidence to back-up this claim.

[edit] References

1. ^ "A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery (1764-1766)". Revolutionary Players. Retrieved on 2007-07-24.

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