Study of a Boy, Shielding a Candle with his Hand. Christie's believes this drawing looks circa 1760, and is closer to H. R. Morland. The prototype was introduced by Gottfried Schalcken who specialized in such works. He visited London in the late 17th century.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 23/05/2025 to 07/09/2025

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  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Study of a Boy, Shielding a Candle with his Hand.

Medium: Black and white chalks on buff laid paper, coloured blue.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 338 × 268 mm (13 5/16 × 10 9/16 in.)
Description:Study of a Boy, Shielding a Candle with his Hand
Provenance:Purchased from Christie's, 1998.
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Item Ref:1999-76/25
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