Begging Tolerated 

"Begging Tolerated" is a painting by Belgian artist Alfred Stevens depicting a woman standing outside a shop with a young child sitting on the ground. Stevens, who lived from 1817 to 1875, is known for his realist style, and this piece exemplifies his use of subdued colors and natural lighting. The woman, dressed in modest clothing, is likely a mother or caregiver. The child, with head bowed and arms crossed, appears weary and perhaps even resigned to their situation. The painting's subject matter, poverty and social inequality, was a common theme in 19th-century art.