Study of a man, identified as Thomas Hudson, head only, facing slightly to the right. Inscribed upper left, upside down (handwritten in ink): 'No.15 - '. 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

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: Study of Thomas Hudson

Date: c. 1751

Medium: Black and white chalk on blue paper.

Object Type:Drawing
Dimensions:Support: 381 × 311 mm (15 × 12 1/4 in.)
Inscriptions:Inscribed upper left, upside down (handwritten in ink): 'No.15 - '
Provenance:…; with the Stafford family; with Agnew’s in 1991 and 1992; bought by Leger Galleries(?), from whom purchased by Derby Museums in 1995.
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Item Ref:1996-1/93A
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