Drawing of a male figure, standing, with his hands clasped. It is a study of an unidentified ancient sculpture or cast. The figure wears a beard and moustache. His dress consists of layered garments tied at the waist. His right hand clasps his left before him. Around his left arm is a sash, which runs from a round broach at his right shoulder, and down around his arm in the manner of a sling. Inscribed on recto, along pedestal edge (handwritten in ink): 'French Acady. 1st April 75-' and to upper right (handwritten in ink): '84'. An historic fold line runs across the drawing 65 mm up from the bottom edge of the sheet. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), 1775. Pen and ink and brown wash, over pencil on laid paper. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

Title: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797: Bicentenary Exhibition
Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Dates: from 21/06/1997 to 28/09/1997

Publications

Title: Joseph Wright of Derby 1734 - 1797
Sub-Title: An introduction to the work of Joseph Wright of Derby with a catalogue of drawings held by Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Published on the occasion of an exhibition commemorating the Bicentenary of the artist's death.
Published Place: Derby
Published Year: 1997

Related People

Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)
Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797
Nationality: British
Biography: Artist.

Study of a Roman God or Emperor Statue ('Captive Gaul'?), after the Antique

Date: 1775

Medium: Pen and ink with brown wash, over pencil on laid paper.

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 575 × 343 mm (22 5/8 × 13 1/2 in.)
Description:	Study of a Roman God or Emperor Statue ('Captive Gaul'?): after the Antique, 1st April 1775. [JW: 1997]
Inscriptions:	Inscribed on recto, along pedestal edge (handwritten in ink): 'French Acady. 1st April 75-' and to upper right (handwritten in ink): '84'.
Provenance:	...; William Bemrose of Derby; by descent to his son, Charles Lloyd Bemrose, by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1914.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1914-517/44