Tre tiggerbørn 1839

"Tre tiggerbørn" (Three Beggars) is a pen-and-ink drawing by Danish artist Lorenz Frølich, created in 1839. The drawing depicts a scene of three children begging, likely with a dog and two cats. The detailed rendering of the figures suggests Frølich's focus on capturing the realities of everyday life in 19th century Denmark. The drawing's intimate scale and realistic depiction of poverty evoke empathy for the plight of the children, highlighting social issues of the time. Located at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, the artwork is a valuable record of Danish society in the 19th century.