Old Woman with Arms Outstretched 1756

"Old Woman with Arms Outstretched" is a charcoal drawing created in 1756 by Jean-Baptiste Greuze, a prominent French painter and draftsman. The drawing captures a poignant moment of vulnerability, as an elderly woman reaches out with her arms in a gesture of despair or supplication. The use of charcoal provides a raw and expressive quality, enhancing the emotional impact of the subject. The drawing exemplifies Greuze's focus on portraying the everyday lives of ordinary people, particularly those in moments of hardship and emotion.