Study of a man, called Francis Burdett of Foremark; head and shoulders only, turned slightly to the left, his hair rolled and tied with a bow at the nape of his neck, wearing a coat with a cape and standing collar. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Black and white chalk on buff 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

  • Francis Burdett (Content)

    Display Date: British, 1743 - 1794

    Nationality: British

    Biography: of Foremarke Hall, Derbyshire.

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

Study of Francis Burdett of Foremark

Date: c. 1762-63

Medium: black and white chalk on buff paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 384 × 267 mm (15 1/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/21
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