Study of a putto, seen from behind, amid vine leaves and tendrils, after Raphael's tapestry cartoon for 'The Healing of the Lame Man.' Inscribed verso 'September 7 1751'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Red 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.
Raphael (After)
Display Date: Italian, 1483 - 1520
Nationality: Italian
Biography: Italian painter

Study of a Putto, Amid Vine Leaves and Tendrils, after Raphael's Tapestry Cartoon for 'The Healing of the Lame Man'

Date: 07.09.1751

Medium: Red chalk on blue paper.

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 375 × 194 mm (14 3/4 × 7 5/8 in.)
Description:	The Raphael tapestry cartoons are in the Royal Collection, and have been on loan to the V&A since 1865. This study is taken from the carved relief decoration of a twisted column in Raphael's tapestry cartoon for the 'The Healing of the Lame Man'. Identified by Lucy Bamford in 2022. The columns are part of The Beautiful Gate of the Temple of Jerusalem, in which the scene is set, and which Raphael based on Antique examples in the Old basilica of St. Peter's; then thought to have come from Solomon's Temple (information on this cartoon and the history fo the columns taken from the V&A website).
Inscriptions:	'September 7 1751' verso.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/14