Study of a Roman Playing Morra
1837
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1837
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Study of a Roman Playing Morra is a 1837 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This drawing shows a man in mid-motion, bending forward with one arm outstretched. He’s wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a rolled-up shirt sleeve, and loose pants tied at the ankle. His other hand is raised, as if playing a game with someone off-canvas. The title says he’s playing *morra*—an old hand-guessing game where players silently pick a number. The artist focused on capturing quick, natural movement, not polished details. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with layered lines.
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