1884
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Little Beggar is a 1884 by Alphonse Legros, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
The painting features a man sitting on the ground, leaning against a tree. He is dressed in simple clothing and appears to be in a contemplative state. The scene is set in a rural landscape with rolling hills and trees in the background. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, giving the work a sense of energy and movement. This painting is characteristic of the Impressionism movement, which emphasized capturing the fleeting effects of light and color. To learn more about this movement and its key artists, explore the Impressionism movement.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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