Beggar leaning on a stick, facing left 18th century

This 18th-century etching, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a beggar leaning on a stick. The figure is rendered in a realistic style, with detailed attention paid to the beggar's tattered clothing and weary posture. The artwork highlights the plight of the poor in society, a common theme in art during this period. The etching, currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, is a small but poignant work that captures the human condition with sensitivity and realism.