1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Blind Beggar (Le mendiant aveugle) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the image, a man is depicted sitting on the ground with his legs crossed. He is wearing a long coat and a hat, and he has a walking stick in his hand. The man's face is turned upwards, and his eyes are closed as if he is singing or praying. The man is sitting in a wooded area, surrounded by trees and bushes. The atmosphere of the image is peaceful and serene, with the man seeming to be lost in thought or prayer. The image is a drypoint etching, which gives it a soft and delicate quality. The use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the man's face and hands. Next, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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