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Belisarius Receiving Alms

Joseph Wright of Derby, 1775

Belisarius was a famous general of the late Roman Empire. There seems no historical evidence that he that was compelled to wander as a blind beggar, as in Wright's depiction. Signed and dated 'Rome Feb 75 JW'.

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Title of artwork, date

Belisarius Receiving Alms, 1775

Date supported

1981

Medium and material

Pen and grey ink and brown wash over pencil

Dimensions

51 x 69 cm

Grant

657

Total cost

2300

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