Studies of eyes and noses and the profile of a man's face, with areas of test hatching of various degrees of weight and intensity. Inscribed 'Thos.' and 'Tho' to recto in three places. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797) in 1751. Pencil and red chalk on 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.

  • Thomas Hudson (After)

    Display Date: British, 1701 - 1779

    Nationality: British

Recto: Studies of Eyes and Noses and the Profile of a Man's Face

Date: 1751

Medium: Pencil and red chalk on paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 216 × 279 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.)
Inscriptions:'Thos' and 'Tho' (twice), recto, bottom centre.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
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Item Ref:1996-1/15A
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