Study of a man's head, and a hand, after Raphael's tapestry cartoon for the 'Death of Ananias'. An inscription (handwritten in red chalk), lower left, reads 'Joseph Wright fec' (recto) and 'August 26 1751 No.11' (verso). Drawn by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1774. Red chalk on paper. Displayed 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
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby: Life on Paper
    Venue: Derby Museum and Art Gallery
    Dates: from 23/05/2025 to 07/09/2025

Related People

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

  • Raphael (After)

    Display Date: Italian, 1483 - 1520

    Nationality: Italian

    Biography: Italian painter

Study of a Man's Face and a Hand, after Raphael's Tapestry Cartoon for the 'Death of Ananias'

Date: 26.08.1751

Medium: Red chalk on paper.

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 384 × 216 mm (15 1/8 × 8 1/2 in.)
Inscriptions:'Joseph / Wright fec' recto, lower right, and 'August 26 1751 No.11' verso.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
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Item Ref:1996-1/12
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