Oude bedelares met kind op de arm 1832 - 1885

This is a pen-and-ink drawing titled "Oude bedelares met kind op de arm" created between 1832 and 1885 by the French artist Rodolphe Bresdin. The drawing depicts a seated woman with a child in her arms, likely a mother and her son. The small size of the work, measuring only 56mm by 27mm, suggests it may be a study or sketch. Bresdin was known for his intricate and detailed drawings, which often explored themes of poverty and hardship. The drawing's subject matter and style are characteristic of Bresdin's artistic practice, which often depicted scenes of daily life with a sense of realism and pathos.