Die Gartenlaube (the Garden Arbor) 1889

"Die Gartenlaube" (The Garden Arbor) is a black and white illustration created by Toby Edward Rosenthal in 1889. It depicts a young man yawning widely as he sits up in bed, with a book resting in his lap, suggesting he's just woken up. The artist's choice of a simple setting, focusing on the individual and their immediate surroundings, lends a sense of intimacy to the scene. Rosenthal's ability to capture the raw and authentic moment of waking up adds a relatable quality to the artwork, making it an engaging and evocative piece.