Study of a woman, torso and arms only, holding a mask in her left hand, her right hand by her side, wearing an open-fronted satin gown, puffed sleeves decorated with bows, and lace cuffs. Inscribed below drawing, to lower left: '[This?] Line is / near the / [ri]ght Side'. 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.

Study of a Woman in Van Dyck Dress, Holding a Mask

Date: c. 1755-7

Medium: black and white chalk on paper

Object Type:	drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 273 x 229 mm (10 3/4 x 9 in.)
Inscriptions:	'[This?] Line is / near the / [ri]ght Side' lower left, below drawing.
Provenance:	Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1996-1/42
Item Ref:	1996-1/42