Study of a Boy, Shielding a Candle with his Hand. Christie's believes this drawing looks circa 1760, and is closer to H. R. Morland. The prototype was introduced by Gottfried Schalcken who specialized in such works. He visited London in the late 17th century.

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  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

Study of a Boy, Shielding a Candle with his Hand.

Medium: black and white chalks on buff laid paper, coloured blue

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 338 x 268 mm (13 5/16 x 10 9/16 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from Christie's, 1998.
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Item Ref:1999-76/25
Item Ref:1999-76/25
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