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An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump

By: Joseph Wright

Uploaded By: Make MyArts

Art Number: AB01190

Rs.418

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The Artist of this Painting is Joseph Wright (1734–1797) . For the details about License of this Painting, Please refer to the following links.

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"An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump" by Joseph Wright is an oil on canvas painting created in 1768. The dramatic chiaroscuro illuminates the faces of the gathered crowd, their expressions ranging from fascination to horror as they witness the scientific demonstration. The warm glow of the candle contrasts starkly with the deep shadows, heightening the sense of tension and moral ambiguity. Wright's masterful use of light and shadow echoes the Age of Enlightenment's interplay between the quest for knowledge and the ethical questions it raises. The painting stands as a profound meditation on the complex relationship between science, nature, and humanity's ongoing search for understanding in an uncertain world.

Resource Type : Paintings

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