Study of a man's hand, holding his lapel, with squiggles and rough shading to one side. Inscribed 'BR 38' to lower left (or lower right?). A square cut out of one corner. 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.

Verso: Study of a Man's Hand, Holding his Lapel

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 343 × 273 mm (13 1/2 × 10 3/4 in.)
Description:	Original source unknown. In ther early cataloguing notes (1996, DM archives), Leger Galleries suggested a date of c.1760 for this study.
Inscriptions:	'BR 38' lower left or lower right corner (depending on orientation).
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/38B