Who created "A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery"?

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery was created by William Pether after Joseph Wright in 1768.

What medium is "A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery"?

A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery is mezzotint on laid paper.

Yes, A Philosopher Giving a Lecture on the Orrery is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

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1768

Medium

mezzotint on laid paper

Dimensions

plate: 44.6 x 58.1 cm (17 9/16 x 22 7/8 in.) sheet: 49.1 x 59.4 cm (19 5/16 x 23 3/8 in.)

Classification

Department

CG-E

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Paul Mellon Fund

Accession Number

2001.96.12