Study of a woman, facing slightly to the left, to waist, in a feigned oval; wearing a satin gown with puffed sleeves and a pearl necklace, the outline of her face lightly sketched. 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.

Study of a Woman in a Satin Gown, original source unknown

Date: c. 1755 - 1757

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 241 × 292 mm (9 1/2 × 11 1/2 in.)
Description:Study of a Lady in a Satin Dress, Original Source Unknown, 1755-1757
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/46
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