Artwork
Beggars by a Door
Beggars by a Door is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Mariano Fortuny Marsal. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2010.21
- Credit line
- Bequest of Muriel Butkin
About this work
Overview
Beggars by a Door is a 1870 painting by Mariano Fortuny, a Spanish artist associated with the Realist movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of three beggars gathered outside a doorway, capturing a moment of everyday life. The figures are rendered in varying attire, with one standing figure wearing a white robe and two seated figures dressed in darker clothing.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by warm colors and soft lighting, creating a sense of intimacy. Fortuny's attention to detail in textures and clothing folds adds depth and realism to the scene.
Context
Fortuny's work blended elements of Romanticism and Orientalist themes, reflecting historical and social observations. Beggars by a Door is a genre scene that exemplifies this blend.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i Marsal, pronounced; June 11, 1838 – November 21, 1874) was a Spanish painter known for works focusing on Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes, historicist genre…
