Beggar on Crutches Wearing a Hat and seen from Behind, after Callot c. 19th century

Editor: This is Adrian Ludwig Richter's "Beggar on Crutches Wearing a Hat and seen from Behind," after Callot. It's a simple drawing, but the figure's posture really conveys a sense of hardship. What do you see in this piece? Curator: It powerfully depicts the intersection of poverty and disability. Richter, working after Callot, echoes the latter's commentary on social stratification. The beggar's turned back denies us easy access, challenging the viewer's gaze and prompting questions about who is seen, and who is ignored, by society. Editor: So it's less about the individual and more about the system? Curator: Precisely. The work invites us to consider the systemic forces that create such marginalization, and how we might disrupt them. Editor: That gives me a lot to think about. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. Art should always challenge our perceptions.