Thomas Day 1770

Joseph Wright of Derby's 1770 portrait of Thomas Day, a prominent English writer and philanthropist, is an excellent example of the artist's refined and detailed style. The composition is elegant and focused, depicting Day in a relaxed but confident pose, leaning against a classical column. Wright's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, highlighting Day's features and the texture of his clothing, emphasizing the sitter's status and intellect. The painting is currently housed at the National Portrait Gallery in London.