The Italian painter Giacomo Ceruti was nicknamed ‘Pitocchetto’ (the little beggar) for his sympathetic depictions of homelessness, poverty and urban life in Milan, Brescia and Bergamo during the 18th century. This exhibition at the Getty Center in Los Angeles (18 July–29 October) is the first show in the United States to focus solely on his work. Paintings such as Two Beggars (c. 1730–34) and Basket Porters Playing Cards (c. 1730–34) capture life on the bustling streets, while large-scale works such as Women Working on Pillow Lace (The Sewing School) (c. 1720–25) present an intimate view of the lives of impoverished workers. Find out more on the Getty’s website.
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