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.
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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
Print
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.