Reverend Basil Bury Beridge 1785

This portrait of Reverend Basil Bury Beridge was painted by Joseph Wright of Derby in 1785. Wright was a British painter known for his dramatic use of light and shadow. The work depicts Beridge in a three-quarter length pose, seated in a chair against a dark background. The composition emphasizes the sitter's posture and expression, creating a sense of gravitas and authority. The portrait is now part of the collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.