Drawing showing the interior of a tomb through an arch. To the left is a broken door, hanging lamp, and bench; to the right a large sarcophagus. An inscription (handwritten in pencil), on the floor of the tomb, reads 'The Seat of Ye figures' and (handwritten in ink), across bottom, '...perhaps the Niech[sic] wch. contains the Sarcophagus wd. be better removed a little more to the right, wch. wd. give a greater breadth of illuminated wall..'. Drawn by Joseph Wright of Derby (1734-1797), 1774. Pencil on paper.

Exhibitions:

Title: Joseph Wright of Derby
Dates: from 21/04/1979 to 21/07/1979
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 for 'Romeo and Juliet'

Date: c.1787-1791

Medium: Pencil and pen and ink on paper

Object Type:	Drawing
Dimensions:	Support: 184 x 222 mm (7 1/4 x 8 3/4 in.)
Inscriptions:	Inscribed recto, on the floor of the tomb, in pencil: 'The Seat of Ye figures' and recto, across bottom, in ink: 'Perhaps the Niech[sic] wch. contains the Sarcophagus wd. be better removed a little more to the right, wch. wd. give a greater breadth of illuminated wall..'
Provenance:	William Bemrose of Derby; by descent to his son Charles Lloyd Bemrose(?), by whom donated to Derby Museums in 1914.
Viewing Status:	Contact Us
Item Ref:	1914-517/77
Item Ref:	1914-517/77