Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille) 1897

"Beggar with a Crutch (Mendiant a la bequille)," a charcoal drawing by Camille Pissarro from 1897, depicts a cloaked figure leaning on a crutch in the shadow of a tree. The figure, likely a beggar, is positioned in the center of the composition and occupies most of the space, highlighting their plight. The loose, expressive lines characteristic of Pissarro's style capture the fleeting moment and the emotional weight of the subject. The overall effect is one of poignant realism, conveying both the hardship and dignity of the beggar’s life.