Study of a man, called Francis Burdett of Foremark; head and shoulders only, turned slightly to the left, his hair rolled and tied with a bow at the nape of his neck, wearing a coat with a cape and standing collar. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Black and white chalk on buff paper, in 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
Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Dates: from 23/05/2025 to 07/09/2025

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

Francis Burdett (Content)
Display Date: British, 1743 - 1794
Nationality: British
Biography: of Foremarke Hall, Derbyshire.
Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)
Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797
Nationality: British
Biography: Artist.

Study of Francis Burdett of Foremark

Date: c. 1762-63

Medium: black and white chalk on buff paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 384 × 267 mm (15 1/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
Description:	Francis Burdett of Foremark was one of the six members of the Markeaton Hunt that Wright painted in 1762-1763 (see BN, cat.27, p.185, plate 38). This study may have been produced in preparation for for the three-quarter length portriat that Wright made of Burdett for this group. If so, he changed the dress of his sitter to match that of the rest of his hunt partners; that is, a white neckcloth, lapelled waistcoat, and coat with collar.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/21