Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh); 2 1862

"Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh); 2" is a sketch by Wilhelm Busch from 1862, currently housed at the Städel Museum. The work depicts a man in bed, seemingly trying to get back to sleep after being disturbed, with a flea jumping off him. Busch, known for his humorous illustrations and satirical poems, captured the everyday annoyance of pesky insects in this simple yet expressive sketch. The piece exemplifies Busch's talent for capturing the essence of a moment with minimal lines and washes, creating a whimsical and relatable scene.