Artwork

Two Beggars with Their Dog

Two Beggars with Their Dog, by Paul Troger, ink, 1728
Two Beggars with Their Dog, by Paul Troger, ink, 1728

Two Beggars with Their Dog is an ink drawing by the Baroque artist Paul Troger. It dates from 1728 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Two Beggars with Their Dog is a pen and brown ink drawing on laid paper, created circa 1728 by Austrian late Baroque artist Paul Troger.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing portrays two impoverished individuals, identifiable by their tattered attire, in the company of a dog, exploring themes of poverty and companionship.

Technique & Style

Executed in Troger's characteristic style, the work features dynamic rendering, though its earthy tones diverge from the lighter palette typical of his famed ceiling frescoes.

History & Provenance

While the drawing's early history is not detailed here, its creation date situates it within Troger's active period as a influential figure in Austrian art.

Context

Though differing in medium and scale from Troger's large-scale frescoes, this drawing reflects his broader artistic sensibilities and contributes to his impact on Austrian painting into the late 18th century.

Legacy

As part of Troger's oeuvre, the drawing supports his legacy as a versatile artist whose work, including smaller scale drawings, influenced subsequent Austrian artistic developments.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Troger

Artist

Paul Troger

Paul Troger (30 October 1698 – 20 July 1762) was an Austrian painter, draughtsman, and printmaker of the late Baroque period.

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