"The Blind Beggar" is a drypoint by Alphonse Legros that depicts a solitary figure in a state of poverty and vulnerability. The work demonstrates Legros's mastery of the drypoint medium, employing bold lines and strategic use of shadow to create psychological depth and emotional resonance. As a social realist, Legros used this subject matter to comment on the human condition and the plight of society's most marginalized members.