Bedelende blinde man 1757 - 1811

"Bedelende blinde man" ("Begging Blind Man") is an etching by Carl Friedrich Holtzmann, created between 1757 and 1811. The artwork depicts a blind man sitting on the ground, holding a stick and his hat, with a jug in the background. The artist captures the figure's plight with a sense of realism and pathos, highlighting the plight of the impoverished and disabled in 18th-century society. This etching, measuring 168 mm in height and 133 mm in width, showcases Holtzmann's skill in capturing human emotion and social commentary through his art.