1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
English Beggars is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a group of people gathered together, possibly in a street or alleyway. They appear to be beggars, dressed in tattered clothing and holding out their hands for alms. The scene is rendered in pen, brown ink with brown wash, creating a sense of warmth and intimacy. The figures are arranged in a loose composition, with some standing and others seated on the ground. The artist's use of cross-hatching technique adds depth and texture to the image, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of the scene. Next, explore the work of artist Legros, Alphonse.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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