The Blind Beggar
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Blind Beggar is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a man sitting under a tree, holding a staff and a small dog. His face is turned upward, eyes closed, and his clothes look worn. The tree’s trunk is thick, with branches stretching across the top. The artist used simple lines and shading to show light and shadow. The scene feels quiet and focused. Look up Alphonse Legros next to see how he used sketches like this to explore emotion.
