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The image shows a sketch of an entire human figure seated in a squatting position. The figure's head is tilted slightly backward with exaggerated features, displaying pronounced eyes, a large nose, and full lips. The hair is short and close to the scalp. The person is depicted wearing loose-fitting, flowing garments that cover most of the figure except for the bare feet. The figure's left hand is extended outward, palm up, while the right hand rests on the knee. The drawing is monochrome, using bold black lines against a plain cream-colored background.
National Gallery of Art · Print
Beggar
René Beeh
- Date
- c. 1920
- Medium
- lithograph in black on wove paper
- Dimensions
- overall: 38.7 x 26.5 cm (15 1/4 x 10 7/16 in.)
- Classification
- Accession number
- 2002.98.257
- Credit line
- Gift of Jacob Kainen
- Time span
- 1901 to 1925
- Department
- CG-W
Subjects and terms
- German
- figure
- lithograph
- Hand
- Fabric
Provenance
Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.
Inscription
lower left in graphite: RENÉ BEEH; by the artist, lower right in graphite: R Beeh
NGA object ID 123523. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.