Twee jongens plukken appels van een slapende boer c. 1837

"Twee jongens plukken appels van een slapende boer" is a lithograph by the French artist François Grenier, created around 1837. The artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, depicts two young boys stealing apples from a sleeping farmer, highlighting the themes of innocence, mischief, and the potential consequences of their actions. The detailed depiction of the scene, including the farmer's tools and the surrounding vegetation, adds realism to the narrative. The lithograph's black and white tones create a sense of contrast and depth, further enhancing the visual storytelling.