A Beggar 1833 - 1838

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps's "A Beggar" (1833-1838) is a detailed lithograph depicting a solitary figure, likely a traveler or a homeless person, sitting in a rural landscape. The man, clad in tattered clothing and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, leans on a walking stick while a bag hangs from his shoulder, highlighting his impoverished state. The artist's masterful use of shading and detail creates a sense of realism and melancholy. The composition emphasizes the man's isolation against the vast, open background, drawing attention to his vulnerability and precarious existence.