Dovedale by Moonlight | Joseph Wright of Derby | 1785

In "Dovedale by Moonlight", Joseph Wright of Derby (1734–1797) transforms the Derbyshire landscape into a scene of quiet grandeur and poetic mystery. The moon’s cool light glides across the winding river and rugged limestone cliffs, revealing the forms of trees and rocks with a subtle, silvery clarity while leaving much of the valley in enveloping shadow. Typical of Wright’s fascination with dramatic lighting and nocturnal effects, the painting balances precise observation of nature with a deeply Romantic sense of atmosphere, turning a familiar English landscape into a contemplative vision of solitude, stillness, and the sublime.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging