Betler under en pil 1841

"Betler under en pil" (Beggar Under a Willow), a 1841 pen and ink drawing by Danish artist Andreas Flinch, depicts a seated, elderly man with a long beard and a dog at his side. The man holds a hat in his outstretched hand, perhaps seeking alms. The scene is set in a woodland clearing, where a willow tree bends over the man's head, creating a somber atmosphere. This small work, measuring 77 mm x 76 mm, is a poignant example of Flinch's social realism, capturing the hardships faced by those living on the margins of society in 19th-century Denmark.