Drawing of a female figure, standing, after an unidentified Antique sculpture. The figure is leaning to the right with a raised foot, possibly pouring something. Inscribed on recto, to top right (handwritten in ink): '239'. Made by Joseph Wright (1734 - 1797), 1774. Pencil and charcoal and grey wash on 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 Female Figure, after the Antique

Date: c. 1774-1775

Medium: Pencil and charcoal and grey wash on paper.

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 397 × 260 mm (15 5/8 × 10 1/4 in.)
Description:	The source of the study has not been identified.
Inscriptions:	Inscribed on recto, to top right (handwritten in ink): '239'.
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:	1914-517/53