Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh); 18 1862

"Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh)", created in 1862 by Wilhelm Busch, is a humorous illustration depicting a man in bed, disturbed by a flea. The drawing is rendered in pencil, with light washes of color, highlighting the man's patterned shirt and the bed's fabric. The figure's exaggerated features and posture contribute to the humorous tone of the artwork, characteristic of Busch's style. This piece, housed in the Städel Museum, exemplifies Busch's celebrated contributions to German caricature and comic art.