Drawing of the gable end wall of a house, surrounded by trees. The drawing takes up just over half of the sheet and is mostly confined to the left side. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), 1774. Pencil, ink, charcoal, and white heightening on laid paper washed with watercolour. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797: Bicentenary Exhibition
    Venue: Wallis, Jane
    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.
    Author: Wallis, Jane
    Published Place: Derby
    Published Year: 1997

Related People

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Study of Trees with a House

Date: c. 1786-1790

Medium: Pencil, ink, charcoal, and white heightening on laid paper washed with watercolour.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 225 × 181 mm (8 7/8 × 7 1/8 in.)
Provenance:...; William Bemrose of Derby; by descent to his son, Charles Lloyd Bemrose, by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1914.
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Item Ref:1914-517/80
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