Verso: Study of a woman, head and torso only, in a feigned oval, her body facing forward, her head turned slightly to the right; wearing a gown with a lace stomacher, a lace collar or cape, and slashed sleeves. She wears four strings of pearls around her neck, two with drop pearl pendants at their centre, and a drop pearl earring. Her hair is dressed with further strings of pearls. 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.

Verso: Study of a Woman in Van Dyck Dress

Date: c. 1760

Medium: black and white chalk on paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 286 x 229 mm (11 1/4 x 9 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:On Display
Item Ref:1996-1/40B
Item Ref:1996-1/40B
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