Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
James Posselwhite, 1798–1884, British
Title:
Richard Archwright, Inventor of the Spinning Jenny
Date:
undated
Materials & Techniques:
Graphite on medium, slightly textured, brown laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 6 9/16 × 4 1/2 inches (16.7 × 11.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, lower center: "Richard Arkwright | by Wright of Derby D. 1797"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.5106
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
man | portrait | wig | inventor | stock | buttons (fasteners) | coat
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:11447