Drawing of a young woman seated at a mirror. She turns to face the viewer over her left shoulder and plays with a lock of her hair. Her clothing is loose and has fallen below her shoulders. A hair comb sits on the table in front of her. The mirror captures her reflection. On the verso is a pencil drawing of a man with a book. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), c. 1750. Pencil on paper. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Drawings by Joseph Wright of Derby
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 31/03/1990 to 22/04/1990
  • 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.

Recto: Study of a Young Woman at a Mirror

Date: c. 1750

Medium: Pencil on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 194 × 156 mm (7 5/8 × 6 1/8 in.)
Provenance:...; William Bemrose of Derby; by descent to his son, Charles Lloyd Bemrose, by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1914.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1914-517/10A
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