Portrait of a woman, called Elizabeth Crompton; three-quarter length, in a feigned oval, turning slightly to the left. She wears a white satin, hooded cape trimmed with fur, beneath which is visible the stomacher of a burgundy satin gown decorated with ruffles and a bow. She also wears a sheer lace kerchief or fichu. Her grey hair is partly covered by a white scarf, which is tied under her chin. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Faces In The Crowd: Joseph Wright And Friends In Georgian Derbyshire
    Venue: Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 05/03/2011 to 30/05/2011

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    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Elizabeth Crompton

Date: c. 1782

Medium: Oil on canvas.

Object Type:Painting
Dimensions:Frame: 930 × 810 mm (36 5/8 × 31 7/8 in.) Support: 763 × 635 mm (30 1/16 × 25 in.)
Description:Samuel Crompton, a local banker, married Elizabeth Fox of Osmaston Hall, in 1744. When Joseph Wright painted their portraits nearly forty years later, he presented them as a harmonious couple dressed in matching colours. The Cromptons were successful and well-respected locally. Samuel Crompton served twice as Mayor of Derby, was High Sherriff in 1768, and was appointed Receiver-General of Derbyshire (an officer responsible for accepting payments on behalf of the Government). Their large home on Friar Gate, The Friary, still stands today.
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Item Ref:1999-245/2
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