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Old Pat, The Independent Beggar, c. 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo (American
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Old Pat, The Independent Beggar, c. 1819. Creator: Samuel Lovett Waldo (American
" Old Pat, " The Independent Beggar, c. 1819. With this study of a disheveled person--perhaps a man named Patrick MacGregor--the popular society portraitist Samuel Waldo challenged assumptions that successful New Yorkers may have made about their citys prosperity. Waldo sold many copies of an engraving portraying " Old Pat" and made a finished portrait of him called The Beggars Dessert that included a meager bone and bowl as attributes. In this painting, the sitters gaunt, careworn features suggest considering him in sympathetic terms, yet his forceful gaze presents him as someone who cannot easily be made into an object of pity
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Old Pat, The Independent Beggar - Challenging Perceptions of Prosperity in 19th Century New York
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. This print captures the essence of "Old Pat, The Independent Beggar" a study by renowned American portraitist Samuel Lovett Waldo. Created around 1819, this piece challenges the assumptions held by successful New Yorkers about their city's prosperity. Waldo's portrayal of a disheveled figure, possibly Patrick MacGregor, aims to evoke sympathy and understanding from its viewers. Despite his gaunt and careworn features, Old Pat's forceful gaze defies being reduced to an object of pity. Through this painting, Waldo humanizes the marginalized members of society who were often overlooked or dismissed. The popularity of "Old Pat" led Waldo to sell numerous copies of an engraving depicting him. Additionally, he created a finished portrait titled "The Beggars Dessert" which included symbolic attributes such as a meager bone and bowl. These elements further emphasize the hardships faced by individuals like Old Pat. Painted with oil on wood, this heritage artwork showcases Waldo's exceptional talent for capturing both physical appearance and emotional depth. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art in America, it stands as a testament to the power art holds in challenging societal norms and fostering empathy for those less fortunate. This print from Heritage Art/Heritage Images allows us to appreciate not only the artistic brilliance behind Samuel Lovett Waldo's work but also
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