Sleeping Beggar (Mendiant endormi) 

Alphonse Legros's "Sleeping Beggar (Mendiant endormi)" is a powerful print that captures the harsh realities of poverty. The lone figure, slumped over in exhaustion, occupies the center of the composition, his weary form stark against the shadowed background. The intricate hatching of the etching, a hallmark of Legros's style, creates a sense of depth and texture, highlighting the subject's worn clothing and weathered features. The artwork's realism and poignant subject matter resonated with audiences in the 19th century, marking Legros as a master of social commentary.