A man viewed from behind beating a dog with a stick, from a group of drawings depicting Peruvian dress 1843 - 1853

"A man viewed from behind beating a dog with a stick" is a watercolor drawing by Peruvian artist Francisco Fierro, also known as Pancho Fierro. Created between 1843 and 1853, the artwork depicts a man in a white shirt and blue trousers beating a dog with a stick. The drawing, part of a larger series illustrating Peruvian dress, captures a moment of harsh reality in 19th-century Peru. Fierro's work, known for its social commentary and portrayal of everyday life, provides insight into the lives of ordinary people in his time.