Beggars
Starkly realistic: beggar figurines
A woman with a basket on her back, a man with a sack slung over his shoulder: carved figurines of vagabonds and beggars were a speciality for Gröden artists from the last third of the 18th century. They usually come in pairs and are depicted in a very realistic manner: haggard, often crippled, with ragged clothes, walking stick and hat. Missing or worn-out shoes are another feature of Gröden figurines.
Main category:
Art
Subcategory:
Wood carving
Epoch:19th century
Area(s):Selva Gardena
GPS coordinates:@11.73356,46.55576
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