Who painted Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille)?

Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille) was painted by Camille Pissarro in 1897.

Where can I see Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille)?

Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille) is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille)?

Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille)

Camille Pissarro , 1897

Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Beggar with a Crutch is a 1897 lithograph by Camille Pissarro, executed on blue-violet paper laid down on a white sheet.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts an elderly figure, clad in simple attire, navigating a forest with the aid of a crutch. The surrounding trees are rendered in loose, expressive lines, while the dark, shadowy background subtly highlights the subject.

Technique & Style

Pissarro's use of lithography allows the blue-violet hue of the paper to show through in places, imbuing the image with a soft, muted quality. The technique contributes to a dreamy, nostalgic atmosphere, as if the scene is a recollection from the past.