Drawing of a female figure leaning on an urn. She faces left and rests her head on her right hand. Her weight rests on her left leg; her right leg is hooked before her left leg, her feet bare. Her outfit comprises two garments: a long skirt and a separate top with short sleeves, belted at the waist. Behind and to the left of the urn is a tree. Inscribed on recto, to top right (handwritten in ink): '157'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1775. Pencil, charcoal, and ink and ink wash on paper. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: An Exhibition to Commemorate the Centenary of Derby Museums and Art Gallery
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 21/04/1979 to 21/07/1979
  • 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 a Female Figure Leaning on an Urn

Date: c.1775

Medium: Pencil, charcoal, and ink and ink wash on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 270 × 229 mm (10 5/8 × 9 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on recto, to top right (handwritten in ink): '157'.
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:1914-517/71
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