Avond Possibly 1896

"Avond" (Evening) is a lithograph by Dutch artist Hendrik Johannes Haverman, created around 1896. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a tender scene of a mother cradling her sleeping child. Rendered in delicate shades of gray, the image captures the quiet intimacy of a moment between mother and child. Haverman's use of soft lines and subtle shading creates a sense of warmth and tenderness, emphasizing the bond between the two figures. The artwork's title, "Avond," suggests a sense of peace and tranquility associated with the evening hour.