The Beggar (Tiggeren)

1908

Edvard Munch

Associated Names
Edvard Munch

Artist, Norwegian, 1863 - 1944

Otto Felsing

Printer, German, 1854 - 1920

The image shows an etching of a person depicted from knee-level upwards. The person is standing sideways, with their body slightly turned to the left, and their face is turned towards the viewer. They have distinct facial features with a beard and long hair extending from beneath a wide-brimmed hat. Their clothing appears to be a loose, flowing garment, possibly a robe or coat, with billowing fabric and a strap or sash crossing their torso. The individual is not visibly holding any objects or wearing jewelry. In the background, there are outlines of buildings creating an urban street scene with a few sketched figures walking. The overall composition is drawn with strong, clear lines on a plain background without much color.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    The Epstein Family Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 59.5 × 43.8 cm (23 7/16 × 17 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 66 × 48.8 cm (26 × 19 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2023.161.16

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Woll 2012, no. 297


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Kaare Berntsen, Oslo, 1 June 1995; to the Epstein Family Collection, Washington; gift to NGA, 2023.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

"E Munch" lower right margin, graphite. Not dated. "O Felsing Berlin gdr" lower left margin, graphite, printer's hand.

Markings

None.

Watermarks

None.


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