Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh); 10 1862

Wilhelm Busch's 1862 drawing, "Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh); 10", depicts a humorous scene of a person trying to sleep with a flea. The figure, likely a man, lies in bed with a head in the shape of an orange, trying to shoo away the tiny creature with his hands. Busch's use of loose, gestural lines and washes in this sketch perfectly captures the frustration and humor of a common human experience. This artwork is a quintessential example of Busch's signature style, known for its playful and satirical approach to everyday life, often using animals and anthropomorphic creatures.