In the Waiting Room 

"In the Waiting Room" is a pencil drawing by Robert Austin, a prominent American artist known for his depictions of everyday life. The artwork captures a poignant moment of weariness and patience, portraying a woman with two young children waiting in a seemingly sterile environment. The woman is positioned centrally, her weary form leaning against a support beam. The children, one asleep on her lap, the other slouched, add to the sense of quiet desperation. This piece, likely created during the early 20th century, exemplifies Austin's keen observation of human emotion and social dynamics.