Study of a man, head and shoulders only, facing left. His hair or wig is curled and hangs loose around his face and shoulders. He wears a neckcloth with a stripe through it and a fringe. 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

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 413 × 267 mm (16 1/4 × 10 1/2 in.)
Description:Leger galleries Ltd. noted that this study may have been made after an engraving after Kneller.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
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Item Ref:1996-1/19
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