Beggar Boy
1749
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1749
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a young boy standing barefoot on a patch of dirt. He's dressed in tattered clothing, including a long coat, a white shirt, and brown pants that are torn at the knees. His arms are crossed, and he's wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The boy's face is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which contrasts with the boy's dirty clothes and the rough texture of the dirt beneath his feet. The painting seems to focus on the boy's poverty and hardship. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Étienne Jeaurat.
