Where Can He Be? c. 1848

"Where Can He Be?" (c. 1848) is a lithograph by Jean-François Millet, the French artist known for his depictions of peasant life. The artwork portrays a woman and her two children, one seated and the other standing, looking out over a balcony railing. The woman’s pensive expression and the children’s concerned gazes suggest a sense of worry and anticipation, likely for the return of a loved one. The image captures the simplicity and emotional depth that characterized Millet's work, making it a poignant representation of the everyday anxieties of working-class families.