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Poor Black Man!
Public Domain

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps and François le Villain

Poor Black Man!

1822

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Poor Black Man!

1822

Physical Qualities Crayon lithograph, Sheet: 169 x 104 mm. (6 5/8 x 4 1/8 in.) Image: 127 x 92 mm. (5 x 3 5/8 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.5491
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Inscribed in stone: lower left "No."; lower center "Pauvre noir!"; lower right, partiall effaced "Lith. de Villain", "(Album Journal)"

Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)

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