1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A Beggar is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows an older man in a long coat, standing sideways. His face is turned slightly away, with a long beard and deep lines. One hand holds what looks like a hat in front of him, while the other rests on his coat. The lines are loose and quick, giving a rough, sketchy feel. The artist focused on the man’s worn clothes and tired stance, making him seem like someone struggling. This style fits the Realism movement, which aimed to show life as it really was. Next, check out Realism to see how artists like Legros captured everyday people.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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