Drawing of a tree with a hollowed-out trunk. It grows on a rise and leans to the right. Further trees are visible behind it, to the left and right. Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): '(6)'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1786-90. Ink over pencil and 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.

Study of a Tree

Date: c. 1786-1790

Medium: Ink over pencil and charcoal on paper.

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 219 × 165 mm (8 5/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
Description:	Jane Wallis (object record, 1996) notes a resemblance to Cozen's 'Pollard Oak' pl.22 of Cozen's Trees. She also expressed some doubt over Wright's authorship of the work. This record has thus been amended to show the drawing as being 'attributed to' Wright.
Inscriptions:	Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): '(6)'.
Provenance:	...; William Bemrose of Derby; by descent to his son, Charles Lloyd Bemrose, by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1914.
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Item Ref:	1914-517/81