Drawing of a nude male figure with an eagle, identified as a study of a cast of a Roman sculpture known as 'Ganymede with the Eagle', in The Uffizi, Florence. The view is of the figure in profile, facing right. Inscribed on recto, along pedestal edge (handwritten in pencil): 'F Academy Rome 18 April 74' and to upper right (handwritten in ink): '42'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), 1774. Pencil and charcoal on laid paper. Displayed in a 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 'Ganymede with the Eagle', after the Antique

Date: 18.4.1774

Medium: Pencil and charcoal on laid paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 518 × 321 mm (20 3/8 × 12 5/8 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on recto, along pedestal edge (handwritten in pencil): 'F Academy Rome 18 April 74' and to upper right (handwritten in ink): '42'.
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:1914-517/45
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