Study of a woodland landscape, the central focus being a group of trees growing upon a bank of rock. Inscribed to recto, lower right: 'J Wright', and verso: 'An original sketch by Josh. Wright Esqr.' The edges of the sheet are rough and the lower left corner is missing. Made by Joseph Wright (1734 - 1797), c.1774(?), ink and grey ink wash over pencil on paper. 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: Wright of Derby: The Bi-centenary Exhibition of Paintings by Joseph Wright
    Venue: Derby Corporation Art Gallery
    Dates: from 03/09/1934 to 18/11/1934
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797: Bicentenary Exhibition
    Venue: Wallis, Jane
    Dates: from 21/06/1997 to 28/09/1997
  • Title: Joseph Wright Drawings
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 01/06/2013 to 20/09/2013
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 23/05/2025 to 07/09/2025

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 Rocks and Trees

Date: c. 1774

Medium: Ink and grey ink wash over pencil on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 368 × 533 mm (14 1/2 × 21 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed to recto, lower right: 'J Wright' and verso: 'An original sketch by Josh. Wright Esqr.'
Provenance:... ; with Dr H. W. Pooler of Stonebroom, Alfreton, Derbyshire in 1934, by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1943.
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Item Ref:1943-967
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