Study of a male figure holding a three-cornered hat, the face faintly sketched, and a study of a sword hilt. Made by an unknown artist, possibly after Allan Ramsay, c. 1744. Black and white chalk on 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.

  • Allan Ramsay (After)

    Display Date: British; Scottish, 1713 - 1784

    Nationality: British; Scottish

    Biography: Painter.

Studies of a Man Holding a Three-Cornered Hat, and a Sword Hilt

Date: 1744

Medium: Black and white chalk on blue paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 264 × 248 mm (10 3/8 × 9 3/4 in.)
Description:Wallis dates this study to 1744, however it is unclear on what basis this is made. It may relate to a known painting by Ramsay, but this is not recorded.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1995.
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Item Ref:1996-1/55