Study of a woman, called Mrs Allanson, after a portrait by Thomas Hudson; head and torso only, facing left, in a feigned oval, wearing Van Dyck dress. Her hair tied back, wearing a lace choker around her neck, her dress decorated with bows to her sleeves and bodice front, her sleeves slashed and a lace trim/collar to her bodice. A square cut out of the top left corner of the sheet. 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

  • Thomas Hudson (After)

    Display Date: British, 1701 - 1779

    Nationality: British

  • Mrs Allanson (Content)

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

Recto: Study of Mrs Allanson, after Thomas Hudson

Date: c. 1755

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 343 x 273 mm (13 1/2 x 10 3/4 in.)
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:On Display
Item Ref:1996-1/38A
Item Ref:1996-1/38A
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