Study of a young woman, head and shoulders only, facing right; wearing a lace edged gown, her hair dressed with ribbons and pearls. 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 Young Woman

Date: c. 1760

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 368 × 289 mm (14 1/2 × 11 3/8 in.)
Description:	Source unknown. In their cataloguig notes, Leger Galleries (1996, DM archive) questioned whether this might be a study from life, rather than another artist's work.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/39