Gift of George Hubbard Clapp
41.36
Paulanus, a Moroccan Beggar in Rome
circa 1750 (Earliest date)
Pen and black ink, red chalk, and black and brown wash on laid paper
7.625 in W
x
10.25 in H
(Image)
8.687 in W x 11.5 in H (Paper)
8.687 in W x 11.5 in H (Paper)
European
Bearing the inscriptions “Natif de Morocco, Paulanas converti a la Religion Xenne, mendicante dans les Rues a Rome 1750” and “Questi Segni sono dal Cav. Conca-e sono interessanti Bapp.ti quest’uomo” in later hands.
This figure, of African descent, is one of the few depictions of people of color in the collection. With its hurried lines and haphazard use of wash, it appears to be a quick sketch of a figure seen on the street.
This figure, of African descent, is one of the few depictions of people of color in the collection. With its hurried lines and haphazard use of wash, it appears to be a quick sketch of a figure seen on the street.
In Collection
Acquired by the University of Pittsburgh from Mary Burgwin Denny in 1941. Funds for the purchase donated by George Hubbard Clapp.
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