Study of a man, head only, facing to the left, looking at the viewer, with shoulder-length hair worn loose to the shoulder. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Black and white chalk on blue 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

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 Man

Date: c. 1751-52

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 400 × 283 mm (15 3/4 × 11 1/8 in.)
Description:	Leger Galleries (1996) suggested that this study might have been taken from an engarving after Peter Lely, possibly Prince Rupert or the Duke of York, however I have not been able to match it up with any such portrait. LB 2022.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/24