Study of a man, called Charles Knowles; wearing a breast plate and sword, leaning on a canon, his right hand holding a baton. He wears a wig tied at the nape of his neck and looks out towards the viewer. A rocky outcrop rises up behind him, to the right. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). Black and white chalk on buff grey prepared paper, in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

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

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.
    Published Place: Derby
    Published Year: 1997

Related People

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

  • Thomas Hudson (After)

    Display Date: British, 1701 - 1779

    Nationality: British

  • Sir Charles Knowles (Content)

    Display Date: British, died 1777

    Nationality: British

Recto: Study of Charles Knowles, after Thomas Hudson

Date: c. 1751

Medium: black and white chalk on buff grey prepared paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 362 x 267 mm (14 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/20A
Item Ref:1996-1/20A
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