Nones. Hicos. Pares. Grande.
- Date:
- c.19th century
- Reference:
- WA/HSW/OB/A.13.2
- Part of:
- Personal papers of Henry Solomon Wellcome (1853-1936)
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Painting on a thin canvas, possibly linen, depicting eighteen figures in a yellow and red grid pattern on a black background. Top left contains a depiction of the devil holding a staff and top right a skeleton. Underneath are male and female human figures in clothing of various cultural, national and ethnic group origins. Around the edge is painted 'Nones. Hicos. Grande. Pares' with areas of red and black between the words on either side, possibly a game.
Publication/Creation
c.19th century
Physical description
1 painting Oil on canvas
Acquisition note
HSW
Notes
The title has been taken from lettering on the object.
Terms of use
This item is fragile. Email library@wellcomecollection.org to request access to the physical item.
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesBy appointment Manual request Note