A pen and ink drawing showing a beggar. The man is shown full-length, seated in a crouching position and holding out a begging bowl. Inscribed lower right: For dear Papa, from his son. Bertie. Christmas Eve. 1852.

Queen Victoria's children often made cards and drawings for their parents as gifts for important dates, such as this drawing executed by Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) for his father for Christmas Eve 1852.

This drawing is housed in one of two volumes, compiled by Queen Victoria and containing works presented to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert by their nine children. For other items in the volume see Princes & Princesses album 2.