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Many of Wright's paintings and drawings are owned by Derby City Council, and are on display at the Derby Museum and Art Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe studied under Thomas Hudson. His style took its cues from Rembrandt and Gerard van Honthorst. 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