Study of a man, called George Montague Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, after a painting by George Knapton; head and torso only, turned to the left, wearing a ostrich-plumed hat decorated with a drop pearl, an elaborate, scalloped collar, and cloak. 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.
George Knapton (After)
Display Date: British, 1698 - 1778
Nationality: British

Study of George Montague Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, after George Knapton

Date: c. 1755

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 286 × 232 mm (11 1/4 × 9 1/8 in.)
Description:	Identified as being a study of George Montague Dunk, 2nd Earl of Halifax, in van Dyck costume, by Leger Galleries in 1996. Leger also noted similarity with a Thomas Hudson prototype, e.g. portrait of Earl of Guilford, 1755. This pose and mode of dress is strikingly similar to Wright's early self-portrait, at the age of about twenty, notably in the cloak or cape, deep lace collar, sword hanger belt, and crooked, foreshortened elbow.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/27