The artwork entitled “Beggar,” created by the artist Blek le Rat in 2006, belongs to the street art movement and is categorized under the figurative genre. The artwork prominently displays a monochromatic, stencil depiction of a hooded figure who stands facing forward. The figure is dressed in a long, loose-fitting garment and appears to be extending one arm out in a gesture of supplication or seeking alms. The stark black and white contrast accentuates the somber mood and the anonymity of the faceless figure, evoking themes of poverty and social invisibility. Located in the lower right corner of the artwork, the artist’s signature and the date of creation provide a subtle yet definitive mark of authorship and temporal context.
