Old Beggar with One Crutch

About this work

This sketch shows a hunched figure leaning on a single crutch. The person’s wide-brimmed hat and heavy coat cover most of their body, while one hand grips the crutch and the other rests on their knee. The lines are rough and busy, making the fabric and folds look almost alive. The artist used sharp, uneven strokes to show wear and movement in the clothes. This style was common in etchings, where ink is scratched into a metal plate before printing. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made prints.