Othello • Enamel Pin

1" x 1.5"

Soft Enamel Pin

 Single Posted Rubber Clasp

 Inspired by Othello by Pietro Calvi

In Collaboration with The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Museum purchase with funds provided through the bequest of Laura Delano Eastman by exchange, 2016, acc. no. 27.609

Italian artist Pietro Calvi, known for his intricate sculptures, created the artwork "Othello" around 1873. This artwork, housed at The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, is of significant historical and artistic value. The sculpture represents Othello, a prominent character from Shakespeare's play, and is believed to be based on the likeness of Ira Aldridge, the first black actor to play Othello. This piece stands as a testament to the racial tensions of the time and the groundbreaking role Aldridge played in theater history.

Comes packaged with Pin Museum/The Walters Museum co-branded backer card, and a protective polybag.

• Made in China • Weight: 0.16 oz (4.54 g)