Meisje met slapende hond 1809 - 1850

This 19th-century lithograph, "Meisje met slapende hond" (Girl with Sleeping Dog), by Jean Augustin Daiwaille, features a young girl sitting outdoors with her dog at her side. The composition highlights the tenderness between the girl and the animal. Daiwaille's delicate brushstrokes and masterful use of light and shadow create a sense of warmth and intimacy, characteristic of his Romantic style. The work is a poignant depiction of the companionship between humans and animals. This piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides insight into the sentimental and domestic themes that were popular in art of the era.