Street Singer and Child, John Opie, 1700s
John Opie, retratoJohn OpieReino Unido, 1761–1807

Street Singer and Child

1700s · Painting

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¿Dónde está «Street Singer and Child» hoy? Colección: Museo de Arte de Cleveland, Cleveland. No expuesta por ahora. Comprobado 29 de septiembre de 2026.

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John Opie's working-class roots made him sympathetic to the plight of the laborer. This painting demonstrates his interest in an honest portrayal of British street life, a sympathy rarely seen in the work of other British artists of his generation, who often presented lower classes more coldly. Much of Britain's population at this time was poor, but beggars and street vendors had a particularly low status. Street singers were often sellers of goods. By focusing the composition tightly on the woman and not including any wares, Opie makes the viewer recognize her humanity; moreover, he emphasizes the connection between mother and child. The singer is working to feed her baby, evoking sympathy from the viewer.

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