"Old Pat," the Independent Beggar 1814 by Samuel Lovett Waldo Art Print
A striking "Old Pat," the Independent Beggar art print captures the weathered face of an elderly man with tousled graying hair, a silvered beard, and a direct, melancholy gaze. Rendered in warm browns, ochres, and rosy flesh tones against a dark, softly brushed background, the portrait gives the sitter a dignified presence that feels both intimate and unvarnished. Painted by Samuel Lovett Waldo (American, 1783–1861) around 1814–1824, this work in oil on wood reflects the early American interest in candid character studies of ordinary people. The subject's rough collar and worn coat evoke the Independent Beggar of the title, making this a vivid meditation on dignity and hardship for collectors of American painting.
Dated c. 1819. From the American Painting and Sculpture collection at Cleveland Museum of Art (Gift of J. H. Wade). Printed in Texas by GleeBeeCo on heavyweight matte archival, acid-free paper for rich color and lasting detail. Available in 5×7", 8×8", 8×10", 9×12", 11×14", 12×16", and 13×19" sizes, ready to frame in the dimensions you select. Ships flat, never rolled in a tube.
Features: USA Printed, Archival Grade, Acid Free, Reprint, Painting, Vertical
Category: Artwork
Subject: Portrait, Man, Beard
Artist: Samuel Lovett Waldo
Year: 1814
Museum: Cleveland Museum of Art
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"Old Pat," the Independent Beggar 1814 by Samuel Lovett Waldo Art Print