Portrait study of a man, head and shoulders only, facing slightly to the right. He wears a white neckcloth, decorated waistcoat, and coat. His hair (probably a wig) is curled and hangs loose. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797), 1751. Black and white chalk on blue paper, in 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.

  • Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn (Content)

  • Thomas Hudson (After)

    Display Date: British, 1701 - 1779

    Nationality: British

  • John Faber Junior (After)

    Display Date: Dutch, died 1756

    Nationality: Dutch

Recto: Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, after John Faber Junior, after Thomas Hudson

Date: 1751

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 391 x 302 mm (15 3/8 x 11 7/8 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
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Item Ref:1996-1/95A
Item Ref:1996-1/95A
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