Zogend kind 1854 - 1914

"Zogend kind" (Sleeping Child) is a charcoal sketch by Dutch painter Albert Neuhuys, dated between 1854 and 1914. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a sleeping infant, rendered in simple lines and subtle shading. Neuhuys's focus on capturing the essence of childhood innocence is evident in this intimate and delicate study. This work offers a glimpse into Neuhuys's artistic process and his talent for portraying everyday subjects with sensitivity and realism.