Interieur en soldaten bij een stad 1842 - 1897

This lithograph, created by Dutch artist Christiaan Lodewijk van Kesteren between 1842 and 1897, depicts an interior scene. The bottom half of the artwork shows a domestic interior with a child asleep in a chair, a dog nearby, and a fireplace. The top half is an upside-down image of a town, likely a representation of Kesteren’s hometown. This unusual composition creates a surreal and dreamlike atmosphere, characteristic of van Kesteren’s artistic style. The work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the daily life and artistic imagination of a prominent Dutch artist.