Study of a woman's right arm, in Van Dyck dress, in a feigned oval; the sleeve slashed and decorated with a bow and pearl, and finished with a lace cuff. The bodice is trimmed with lace. Inscribed to lower left 'White & Blew.' 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 Woman's Arm in Van Dyck Dress

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 279 × 229 mm (11 × 9 in.)
Description:	The source for this study is probably a painting by Thomas Hudson. See for example: Frances Hunt (NT, Lanhydrock); Elizabeth Aislabie (YCBA); and Anne Parsons (Madingley Hall, University of Cambridge), all of whom wear wear the same type of blue and white satin slashed sleeves (LB, 2022).
Inscriptions:	'White & Blew.' lower left.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/34B