Study of a man's head, and a hand, after Raphael's tapestry cartoon for the 'Death of Ananias'. An inscription (handwritten in red chalk), lower left, reads 'Joseph Wright fec' (recto) and 'August 26 1751 No.11' (verso). Drawn by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1774. Red chalk on paper. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

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

Related People

  • Raphael (After)

    Display Date: Italian, 1483 - 1520

    Nationality: Italian

    Biography: Italian painter

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

Study of a Man's Face and a Hand, after Raphael's Tapestry Cartoon for the 'Death of Ananias'

Date: 1751

Medium: red chalk on paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 383 x 218 mm (15 1/16 x 8 9/16 in.)
Inscriptions:'Joseph / Wright fec' recto, lower right, and 'August 26 1751 No.11' verso.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
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Item Ref:1996-1/12
Item Ref:1996-1/12