Spanish school of the second half of the 19th century.

Spanish school of the second half of the XIX century.
"Hungry".
Oil on canvas.
Measurements: 84.5 x 63.5 cm; 107.5 x 86 cm (frame).

The painter seems to be inspired by the Spanish painting of Velázquez tradition focused on the representation of rogues and beggars. A character with the appearance of a vagabond holds a tray full of doughnuts in his left hand while with his right hand he eats them with tremendous gluttony, as we can deduce from the childish gesture he adopts by sucking his index finger with fruition. Also the treatment of the light, constrasted and expressive, is inspired by baroque models. The young man's stern and angular features are chiseled by a cold light, in contrast with the rigorous black of his attire that blends with the background.