Pastime in Portugal or a Visit to the Nunnerys

Publisher Thomas Tegg British
April 1, 1811
Not on view
Three young nuns stand behind an iron gate. One of them sells netted silk purses to a young British officer. The nun at center exchanges glances with the officer, while an elderly nun behind them at left glares at him.

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Object Information
  • Title: Pastime in Portugal or a Visit to the Nunnerys
  • Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London)
  • Publisher: Thomas Tegg (British, London 1776–1846 London)
  • Date: April 1, 1811
  • Medium: Hand-colored etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 9 9/16 × 13 9/16 in. (24.3 × 34.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
  • Object Number: 59.533.1420
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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