Artwork
The Blind Beggar
The Blind Beggar is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1944.502
- Credit line
- Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Williams Collection
About this work
Overview
The Blind Beggar is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated man under a tree, staff in hand, accompanied by a small dog. His face is upturned with eyes closed, and his attire appears worn, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Legros employed simple lines and shading to capture the interplay of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a sense of serenity and introspection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation:; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
