Studies of a woman's arms, with large flounces and cuffs, one leaning on a cushion. 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: 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.

Studies of a Woman's Arms, one leaning on a Cushion, original source unknown

Date: c. 1755 - 1757

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 178 × 273 mm (7 × 10 3/4 in.)
Description:	Original source unknown, but in cataloguing notes for Leger Galleries, 1996 (DM archive), Lowell Libson described this study as a 'working costume study after Hudson', and suggested a similarity with that artist's portrait of Mrs Cartwright.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/48