Beggar man and woman behind a bank 1753 - 1808

David Deuchar’s “Beggar Man and Woman Behind a Bank” is a small etching depicting a man with a beard and a bandage on his head. The man is shown from the shoulders up, facing right, and is likely a depiction of a beggar. The etching was created between 1753 and 1808, and is now housed in the Rijksmuseum. Deuchar’s work often featured scenes of everyday life, often depicting people from lower social classes. The small size and detail of this etching suggest that Deuchar was skilled in the art of etching.