Jongen en meisje lezen samen een boek 1878 - 1910

"Jongen en meisje lezen samen een boek" (Boy and Girl Reading a Book Together), a delicate drawing by Léopold Haeck, created between 1878 and 1910, captures a quiet moment of shared learning. The artwork depicts two children, a boy and a girl, seated near a window in a dimly lit room, engrossed in a book. The artist’s masterful use of graphite creates a sense of intimacy and realism, highlighting the intricate details of their expressions and the texture of their clothing. This intimate scene evokes a sense of innocence and the importance of education in childhood.