Study of a foot, after the Antique, seen from behind. Inscribed above the foot (handwritten in black chalk): 'Jos. Wright fecit [illegible] 31st 1751 / Sr. Watkin Williams Wynn'. 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

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.

Verso: Study of a Foot, after the Antique

Date: c. 1751

Medium: Black and white chalk on blue paper.

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 391 × 302 mm (15 3/8 × 11 7/8 in.)
Inscriptions:	Inscribed above the foot (handwritten in black chalk): 'Jos. Wright fecit [illegible] 31st 1751 / Sr. Watkin Williams Wynn'.
Provenance:	…; with the Stafford family; with Agnew’s in 1991 and 1992; bought by Leger Galleries(?), from whom purchased by Derby Museums in 1995.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/95B