Drawing of a female figure, after an unidentified, Antique, source. The figure faces right and leans against a pedestal. Her left arm is raised and her legs are crossed. On the verso is a study of a group of men and women attending a child. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1774-1775. Pen and ink over faint charcoal 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.

Verso: Study of a Female Figure, after the Antique

Date: c. 1774-1775

Medium: Pen and ink over faint charcoal on paper.

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 540 × 187 mm (21 1/4 × 7 3/8 in.)
Description:	Previously catalogued as a figure from an antique source in the Capitoline Museums, perhaps based on the study to the recto which is identified as having been taken from the Capitoline sarcophagus depicting the 'Education of the Infant Dionysus'. However, the source for this figure has not been identified and does not carry an inscription. [LB: 2024]
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:	1914-517/76B