Drawing of a semi-nude male figure, facing right, his lower left arm missing, identified as the 'Huntsman and Dog', after the 4th century marble sculpture. Inscribed on recto, to lower left (handwritten in ink): 'Fr Academy 18 May 1775'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), 1775. Pen and ink over pencil on laid paper, toned with green wash. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Wright in Italy. Joseph Wright of Derby's Visit Abroad, 1773-5
    Venue: Fraser, David
    Dates: from 08/08/1987 to 20/09/1987
  • 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.

  • French Academy in Rome (Association)

Study of the 'Huntsman and Dog', after the Antique

Date: 18.5.1775

Medium: Pen and ink over pencil on laid paper, toned with green wash.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 568 × 340 mm (22 3/8 × 13 3/8 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on recto, to lower left (handwritten in ink): 'Fr Academy 18 May 1775'.
Provenance:...; William Bemrose of Derby; by descent to his son, Charles Lloyd Bemrose, by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1914.
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Item Ref:1914-517/27
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