Study of a man, head only, facing slightly to the right. His face is framed by thick curled hair (or a wig), which falls past his shoulders. He wears a simple white neckcloth or stock. 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: 346 × 257 mm (13 5/8 × 10 1/8 in.)
Description:	Leger Galleries noted the similarity of this study to Wright's study of Archbishop Hutton, after a print by John Faber Junior, after Thomas Hudson, c. 1748-50, sepia and pencil (DBYMU 1937-739/1). The sitter's face is indeed close, but in this study, he wears a simple neck stock rather than the tabbed collar worn by Hutton in the print.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/25