Study of a man's face, looking down, after Raphael's tapestry cartoon for the 'Death of Ananias'. An inscription (handwritten in red chalk), lower left, reads 'Jos. Wright fecit', recto, lower left, and '...ban drawing in the net', verso. Drawn by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1751. Red chalk on buff paper. Displayed 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.
Raphael (After)
Display Date: Italian, 1483 - 1520
Nationality: Italian
Biography: Italian painter

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

Date: c. 1751

Medium: red chalk on white paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 315 x 225 mm (12 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)
Inscriptions:	'Jos. Wright fecit' recto, lower left, and '...ban drawing in the net' verso.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/11
Item Ref:	1996-1/11