Study of a woman's arm, in Van Dyck dress, and part of her torso, with the edge of a feigned oval. She wears a slashed sleeve, decorated with a large bow and there is an outline of lace to her bodice front. Inscribed below the drawing, along the lower edge of the sheet, in ink: 'yellow Sattin Gown with purple Knots about the Sleeves. n: the front arm / is too long'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Black and white chalk, with ink, on blue paper, in cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby 1734-1797
    Dates: from 21/06/1997 to 28/09/1997

Related People

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

Recto: Study of a Woman's Right Arm, in Van Dyck Dress

Date: c. 1755-7

Medium: black and white chalk, with ink, on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 286 x 229 mm (11 1/4 x 9 in.)
Inscriptions:'yellow Sattin Gown with purple Knots about the Sleeves. n: the front arm / is too long' along bottom edge of sheet.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:On Display
Item Ref:1996-1/40A
Item Ref:1996-1/40A
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