Study of a young man, facing right, in Van Dyck costume, after a painting of an unknown man by Thomas Hudson. He is standing, with his left leg bent at the knee, and his right hand on his hip. His left hand holds a long drape of silk to his chest, which twists around his torso and falls over his right shoulder to his knee. he wears a sword at his side. The outline of a drape is visible to his right. Inscribed to lower right, 'Brown & Blew'. Made by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734 - 1797). 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.

  • Thomas Hudson (After)

    Display Date: British, 1701 - 1779

    Nationality: British

Study of a Young Man in Van Dyck Costume, after Thomas Hudson

Date: c. 1751

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 403 x 270 mm (15 7/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
Inscriptions:'Brown & Blew' recto, lower right.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/28
Item Ref:1996-1/28
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