Drawing of a landscape, identified as a view in or near Nice. In the foreground, a river runs beneath a simple arched bridge. To the right is a tree, against which a figure leans, with his back to us, looking at the hilly terrain beyond. Inscribed along top left edge of sheet (handwritten in ink): 'Nice 19th Decr. 1773 J.W.' and to top right corner: '133'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), 1773. Grey ink wash on paper. Displayed in cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Paintings by Joseph Wright, A.R.A., commonly called "Wright of Derby", together with some Original Drawings, and a Complete Collection of Prints after his Works
    Venue: Derby Corporation Art Gallery
    Dates: from 22/07/1883 to 22/07/1883
  • Title: Pictures by Joseph Wright of Derby
    Venue: Graves Art Gallery, Sheffield
    Dates: from 17/07/1950 to 27/07/1950
  • 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 the Landscape at Nice

Date: 1773

Medium: Grey ink wash on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 251 × 318 mm (9 7/8 × 12 1/2 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed along top left edge of sheet (handwritten in ink): 'Nice 19th Decr. 1773 J.W.' and to top right corner: '133'.
Provenance:...; with William Bemrose in 1883; by descent to his son, Herbert Cheney Bemrose; donated to Derby Museums by Florence May Lousada, the widow of Herbert Cheney Bemrose, in 1937.
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Item Ref:1937-739/46