Drawing of a tree. The trunk curves out to the right and branch reaches out to the left. Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): 'Joseph Wright of Derby' and '2' (William Bemrose's hand). Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), c. 1786 - 1790. Pencil and ink wash on 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
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: Painter of Light
    Sub-Title: Volume 1
    Volume: 1
    Author: Benedict Nicolson
    Published Place: London
    Copyright: Benedict Nicolson, 1968
    Published Year: 1968

Related People

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Study of a Tree

Date: c.1786-1790

Medium: Pencil, charcoal and ink on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 245 × 165 mm (9 5/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): 'Joseph Wright of Derby' and '2' (William Bemrose's hand).
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:1914-517/49
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