Engraving after Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), 'Miss Kitty dressing'; Two girls are dressing a kitten in dolls clothes. Inscribed: bottom left 'Painted by J. Wright' middle centre 'Miss Kitty Dressing/London Published Feb 20 1781 for Watson and Dickinson No 158 New Bond St' bottom right 'Engraved by J. Watson'. Made by James Watson (1739-1790). Mezzotint and etching. Paper.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Wright of Derby: From the Shadows
    Venue: National Gallery
    Dates: from 07/11/2025 to 01/11/2026

Publications

  • Title: Catalogue of the Engraved Works of Joseph Wright, A.R.A., "Wright of Derby"

Related People

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Miss Kitty Dressing

Date: 1781

Medium: Mezzotint engraving and etching.

Object Type:Print
Dimensions:Support: 486 × 365 mm (19 1/8 × 14 3/8 in.)
Description:According to Williamson's catalogue, this is a Second State impression.
Inscriptions:Recto, below image, from left to right: ‘Painted by J. Wright / Miss Kitty Dressing / London Published Feb 20 1781 for Watson and Dickinson No 158 New Bond St / Engraved by J. Watson’.
Provenance:...; Reverend Edward Lloyd Simpson, by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1939.
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Item Ref:1939-859/4
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