Drawing of a male head, bearded, facing right, possibly after a drawing or print after Piazetta. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), after Piazetta (1682-1754), c. 1751-1755. Black and white chalks on buff coloured laid paper. Presented 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

  • Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (Association)

    Display Date: Italian; Venetian, 1682 - 1754

    Nationality: Italian; Venetian

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Study of a Man's Head in the manner of Piazzetta

Date: 1751-1755

Medium: Black and white chalks on buff coloured laid paper.

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 343 × 241 mm (13 1/2 × 9 1/2 in.)
Provenance:...; with Andrew Kimpton, London, from whom purchased by Derby Museums in 1980.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1980-717/7
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