Siddende tiggermunk 1865 - 1917

"Siddende tiggermunk" (Sitting Beggar Monk) is a lithograph by Danish artist Frans Schwartz, created between 1865 and 1917. The artwork, currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a cloaked figure seated with their hands clasped, portraying the somber reality of poverty and social marginalization in the 19th century. Schwartz's use of subtle shading and meticulous detail creates a sense of realism, inviting viewers to contemplate the subject's hardship and vulnerability. The artwork's small size emphasizes the intimacy of the encounter and serves as a poignant reminder of the human condition.