A drawing of a man, The Tramp, seated on a rock, facing left, leaning on a staff. He is bearded and wears a hat. His clothes appear dishevelled, his knee-breeches are are torn and stained in places and buttons are missing. A cloak, or soft cloth bag, has been thrown over his shoulder. He is wearing shoes and what appear to be gaiters or some sort of leg covering, bound around his lower legs with string. Alternatively, these may be a kind of low shoe that is secured to the foot and ankle by way of long ties. Drawn by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), c.1774. Pen, ink and sepia wash on paper. Displayed in a cream window mount.

Exhibitions:

  • Title: Wright of Derby: The Bi-centenary Exhibition of Paintings by Joseph Wright
    Dates: from 03/09/1934 to 18/11/1934
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Venue: WALKERARTGALLERY
    Dates: from 11/04/1958 to 18/05/1958
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Dates: from 31/05/1958 to 21/06/1958
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Venue: Norwich Castle Museum
    Dates: from 03/01/1959 to 01/02/1959
  • Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
    Dates: from 21/04/1979 to 21/07/1979
  • 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.

The Tramp

Date: c. 1774

Medium: Pen and ink and sepia wash on paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 686 x 483 mm (27 x 19 in.)
Viewing Status:On Display
Item Ref:1911-455
Item Ref:1911-455
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