Drawing of a tree with a hollowed-out trunk. It grows on a rise and leans to the right. Further trees are visible behind it, to the left and right. Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): '(6)'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1786-90. Ink over pencil and charcoal 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

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: Ink over pencil and charcoal on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 219 × 165 mm (8 5/8 × 6 1/2 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed on verso (handwritten in pencil): '(6)'.
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:1914-517/81
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