The Artist's Sitting Room in Ritterstrasse 1851

Adolph Menzel’s *The Artist’s Sitting Room in Ritterstrasse* (1851) depicts the interior of the artist’s Berlin studio. The painting captures the intimate and lived-in atmosphere of the space, with its simple furnishings and natural light streaming in through a window draped with red patterned curtains. The subdued color palette and careful attention to detail are characteristic of Menzel's realist style, which emphasized everyday life and the beauty of the ordinary. The painting is a snapshot of the artist's world, offering a glimpse into his personal life and creative process.