Study of a young man's head, facing slightly right, the outline of his hair or wig framing his face. Light glints from the left side of his forehead and the end of his nose. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Black and white chalk on buff coloured 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 Young Man's Head

Date: c. 1751

Medium: black and white chalk on buff coloured paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 286 × 216 mm (11 1/4 × 8 1/2 in.)
Description:Original Source Unknown.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
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Item Ref:1996-1/16
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