Drawing of a nude female figure seated on a plinth, holding her left foot. Identified as a study of a cast of 'Nymph Washing her Foot', by Adriaen de Vries. She is seen from the left side, facing away from the viewer. here is a triangular insert of the same prepared paper at the top left of the sheet. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), after Adriaen de Vries (c. 1556-1626), c.1760-1769. Black and white chalks on grey-brown prepared paper. Pasted onto board. 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

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: Gainsborough's 'Diana and Actaeon' Revealed
    Author: Christopher Lloyd
    Published Place: Suffolk
    Published Year: 2011

Related People

  • Joseph Wright of Derby (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: Artist.

  • Adriaen de Vries (After)

    Display Date: Dutch, c. 1556-1626

    Nationality: Dutch

Study of 'Nymph Washing her Foot', after Adriaen de Vries

Date: c. 1760-1769

Medium: Black and white chalk on grey-brown prepared paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 451 × 292 mm (17 3/4 × 11 1/2 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1995.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/84
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