Study of a portrait of Dr William King, after Thomas Hudson; in a feigned oval, his head turned to the right, wearing a coat and waistcoat, with a cocked hat under his left arm. Inscribed on the verso: 'brownish purple top coat light brown coat, buttons the same'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), after Thomas Hudson (1701-1779), c. 1757-1760. Black and white chalk on buff paper, in 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.

  • Dr William King (Content)

    Display Date: 1685 - 1763

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Academic; writer. Principal of St Mary Hall, Oxford and Jacobite sympathiser.

  • Thomas Hudson (After)

    Display Date: British, 1701 - 1779

    Nationality: British

Recto: Study of a Portrait of Dr William King, after Thomas Hudson

Date: c. 1757-1760

Medium: Black and white chalk on buff paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 314 × 273 mm (12 3/8 × 10 3/4 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on the verso: 'brownish purple top coat light brown coat, buttons the same'.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1995.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/30A
Browse Collection
Browse Collection