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Sleeping Beggar (Mendiant endormi)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a person in a crouched position with their upper body leaning forward over their knees. The person's head is turned to the side, resting on their folded arms, which are propped against a pillow or soft surface. The person appears to be middle-aged, with relatively long hair and a full beard. They are wearing a loose-fitting tunic and simple shoes. The background consists of roughly textured, large, stacked blocks or stones. There are no visible pieces of jewelry or additional objects. The sketch is done in a cross-hatching style.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching and drypoint
Dimensions
3309 × 4468 px
Public Domain
Yes
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