Study of a man, possibly George Frederick Handel, head only, turned slightly to the left, his voluminous hair or wig curled and hanging loose to his shoulders. A small dark mark visible to the centre of his brow. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Black and white chalk on blue paper, in 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
  • 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.

  • George Frederick Handel (Content)

    Display Date: German, 1685 - 1759

    Nationality: German

Study of a Man, possibly George Frederick Handel

Date: c. 1756

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 356 × 273 mm (14 × 10 3/4 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/23
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