Er eilt hinaus mit schnellem Schritt _ Und Topf und Butter eilen mit 1871

Wilhelm Busch's 1871 ink drawing, "Er eilt hinaus mit schnellem Schritt _ Und Topf und Butter eilen mit," depicts a humorous scene of a man fleeing a room, with a pot and a stick of butter trailing behind him, while an easel, chair, and other objects are overturned in a flurry of activity. The drawing exemplifies Busch's signature style of caricature and satire, known for its witty observations on human nature and everyday life. The artist's skilled use of line and detail captures the chaotic energy of the scene, creating a sense of motion and absurdity. The artwork, now housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Busch's influential contribution to German caricature.