# The Cloister of San Cosimato

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## Artwork

- Artist: [WRIGHT, Joseph](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/wright-joseph-re311bf83e9fd26>)
- Date: 1751-1800
- Technique: Oil on mahogany, 61 x 81 cm

## Commentary

Deservedly popular for his dramatically illuminated interiors, Joseph Wright of Derby seldom did quite as well by the light of day. His Cloister of San Cosimato comes close to the border of subjective, Romantic landscape but lacks the courage of its barely intimidated convictions.

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## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)