Wright, Joseph. Autograph letter signed from Joseph Wright, Derby, to Alderman Boydell, London

Folger bibliographic ID: 227068
Folger call number: Y.c.6389
Folger holdings ID: 258640
Accession Number: cs362

Wright discusses a painting: "I have considered the subject of Romeo & Juliet and find the scenery must be of more consequence, than in some other subjects." He also refers to a design he has made on the back of a picture of Prospero in his cell when he shews a visionary spectacle to Ferdinand and Miranda

General notes

Bifolium includes integral address leaf addressed to Boydell in Cheapside, London

Extended title: Autograph letter signed from Joseph Wright, Derby, to Alderman Boydell, London 1786 December 25

Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797 Boydell, John, 1720-1804 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Tempest Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Prospero (Fictitious character) Ferdinand (Fictitious character : Shakespeare) Miranda (Fictitious character : Shakespeare)

correspondent: Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797
subject: Wright, Joseph, 1734-1797
subject: Boydell, John, 1720-1804
subject: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
correspondent: Boydell, John, 1720-1804