Drawing of trees. Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): 'Joseph Wright of Derby' (William Bemrose's hand), and on recto, to upper right (handwritten in pencil): '12'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), c.1786 - 1790. Pencil and ink wash 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 Trees

Date: c.1786-90

Medium: Pencil and ink wash on laid paper.

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 267 × 172 mm (10 1/2 × 6 3/4 in.)
Description:	Study of Trees, c.1786-1790
Inscriptions:	Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): 'Joseph Wright of Derby' (William Bemrose's hand), and on recto, to upper right (handwritten in pencil): '12'.
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:	1914-517/48