Artwork
The Beggars of Bruges
The Beggars of Bruges is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1920.570
- Credit line
- Gift of Ralph King
About this work
Overview
The Beggars of Bruges is a black-and-white print created by Alphonse Legros around 1880. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a crowded, dimly lit room where a group of people, dressed in tattered, old-fashioned clothing, gather together. A central figure appears to be speaking or begging, while others around him gesture or reach out.
Technique & Style
Legros employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to convey the figures' expressions and clothing details, creating a tense and realistic atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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