1749
oil
panel
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Beggar Girl is a 1749 oil by Étienne Jeaurat, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting depicts a young girl standing alone, facing left. She is dressed in a long, pink skirt and a brown top with a white collar, and her head is covered with a yellow bonnet. In her arms, she holds a bundle of straw. The girl stands on a patch of dirt, with a small bundle of straw behind her to the right. The background is a gray sky, with a faint landscape visible in the distance. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimension in the painting. The contrast between light and dark draws the viewer's eye to the girl's face and emphasizes her quiet, contemplative expression. Next, I'll explore more works by Étienne Jeaurat.
Étienne Jeaurat (9 February 1699 – 14 December 1789) was a French painter, above all remembered for his lively street scenes.
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