Pastime in Portugal or a Visit to the Nunnerys

Thomas Rowlandson British
 Publisher Thomas Tegg British

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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.

Pastime in Portugal or a Visit to the Nunnerys, Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London), Hand-colored etching

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