Portrait of a man, called Francis Hurt; half-length, turned slightly to the left, eyes facing forward. He is seated beside a highly polished dark wood table upon which is a document and two geological samples; one red, the other grey. To the left is a deep green silk drape. He wears a light grey wig, rolled at the temples, and a dark brown coat and matching knee-breeches. His coat is open to reveal a pale yellow waistcoat edged at the centre-front and bottom, as well as the pockets, with metallic gold 'lace'. Painted by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Oil on canvas in gilded frame.

Publications

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Sub-Title: Painter of Light
    Volume: 1
    Published Place: London
    Published Year: 1968

Related People

  • Hurt, Francis (Content)

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

Francis Hurt

Date: 1780

Medium: oil on canvas

Object Type:painting
Dimensions:Frame: 1463 x 1210 x 90 mm (57 5/8 x 47 5/8 x 3 9/16 in.) Support: 1270 x 1016 mm (50 x 40 in.)
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Item Ref:2013-60/1
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