1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Beggars (Les deux mendiants) is a 1874 ink by Alphonse Legros, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a poignant scene of two beggars, their faces etched with lines of hardship and age. The man on the left, with a staff in hand, gazes downward, while the woman beside him, clad in a headscarf, looks directly at the viewer. Their attire is simple, and the setting appears to be a humble, possibly outdoor, environment. The etching technique used to create this piece adds a sense of depth and texture to the image, drawing the viewer's attention to the intricate details of the beggars' faces and clothing. For more on the art of etching, explore the works of Alphonse Legros, a master of this technique.
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
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