Artwork
The Blind Beggar
The Blind Beggar is a print by the Impressionist artist Alphonse Legros. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Blind Beggar is a print by Alphonse Legros, created in 1884, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated man under a tree, staff in hand, accompanied by a small dog. His face is upturned with eyes closed, and his attire appears worn, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Legros employed simple lines and shading to capture the interplay of light and shadow, imbuing the scene with a sense of serenity and introspection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alphonse Legros (French pronunciation: ; 8 May 1837 – 8 December 1911) was a French, later British, painter, etcher, sculptor, and medallist.
