Study of a man, identified as Thomas Hudson, head only, facing slightly to the right. Inscribed to lower right (handwritten in black chalk): 'Mr Hudson'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c. 1751. 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
  • 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: Creative Quarters: The Art World in London 1700-2000
    Author: Kit Wedd
    Published Place: London
    Published Year: 2001

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

Study of Thomas Hudson

Date: c. 1751

Medium: Black and white chalk on blue paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 362 × 292 mm (14 1/4 × 11 1/2 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed to lower right (handwritten in black chalk): 'Mr Hudson'.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1995.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/17