Joseph Wright (of Derby) ( 1734 - 1797 ) was a British painter. Joseph Wright (of Derby) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 339500 USD for The Gulf of Salerno in 2003 to a remarkable record 7208000 USD for PORTRAIT OF ROBERT SHORE MILNES in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.