Old Beggar Carrying Child by Simon Troger

Old Beggar Carrying Child 1735 - 1750

glass, inorganic-material, sculpture

2d character

imaginative character sketch

statue

3d sculpting

animal

3d character model

sculptural image

glass

character sketch

inorganic-material

plant

sculpture

character design

child character design

character design for animation

3d character modeling

"Old Beggar Carrying Child" is an ivory sculpture by Austrian artist Simon Troger, dating to 1735-1750. The piece depicts a haggard, elderly man carrying a small child on his shoulders, highlighting the themes of poverty and vulnerability. The intricate details of the figures, particularly the beggar's weathered skin and the child's innocent expression, exemplify Troger's mastery of ivory carving. This work is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, offering a glimpse into the social realities and artistic skill of the 18th century.