Drawing of a female figure, seated, facing left, holding a book. Two children behind. Identified as a study of the Cuman Sibyl, from the Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes, after Michelangelo. Right edge of the sheet is torn along its length. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), after Michelangelo (1475-1564), c. 1774-1775. Pen and brown ink with grey wash over pencil on paper. Presented in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Wright in Italy. Joseph Wright of Derby's Visit Abroad, 1773-5
    Venue: Fraser, David
    Dates: from 08/08/1987 to 20/09/1987
  • 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
  • Title: Wright in Italy
    Sub-Title: Joseph Wright of Derby's Visit Abroad, 1773-5
    Author: Fraser, David
    Published Place: Sudbury
    Published Year: 1987

Related People

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Study of the Cuman Sibyl, after Michelangelo

Date: c. 1774-1775

Medium: Pen and brown ink, with grey wash over pencil on paper.

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 489 × 286 mm (19 1/4 × 11 1/4 in.)
Provenance:Possibly included in Wright's posthumous sale, Christie's, 1801, within a folio of drawings after Michelangelo; ...; with Andrew Kimpton, London, from whom purchased by Derby Museums in 1981.
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Item Ref:1981-97/1
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