Drawing of a tree, leaning towards the right. The top-most branches are almost bare whilst further down it is thick with foliage. Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): 'Wright of Derby (28)'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1786-1790. Pen and ink over pencil on paper. Displayed in a cream window mount.

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  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Study of a Tree

Date: c.1786-1790

Medium: Pen and ink over pencil on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 158 × 126 mm (6 1/4 × 4 15/16 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): 'Wright of Derby (28)'.
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:1914-517/64
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