Study of a woman, head and torso only, in a feigned oval, her body turned to the right, her face forward, her left hand raised. Her face lacks detail, just a few bare guidelines and the outline of a nose, eyebrows, and mouth. Greater detail has been lavished on her costume, which appears Van Dyck-like in style, including a puffed and scalloped sleeve, decorated with rows of pearls. She is surrounded by a silk or gauze drape. Inscribed below, 'Blew Sattin & yell [crossed through] Red Gauze'. 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

  • Wright, Joseph (Artist)

    Display Date: British, 1734 - 1797

    Nationality: British

    Biography: British artist.

Study of a Woman, after Thomas Hudson

Date: c. 1755-7

Medium: black and white chalk on blue paper

Object Type:drawing
Dimensions:Support: 292 x 229 mm (11 1/2 x 9 in.)
Inscriptions:'Blew Sattin & yell [crossed through] Red Gauze', lower left.
Provenance:Purchased from David Posnett, Leger Galleries Ltd., 1996.
Viewing Status:Contact Us
Item Ref:1996-1/33
Item Ref:1996-1/33
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