Man op stoel naast een slapend kind 1849 - 1867

"Man op stoel naast een slapend kind," a lithograph by Emile Manceau, depicts a poignant scene of a man sitting beside a sleeping child. The artwork, created between 1849 and 1867, showcases Manceau's talent for capturing the subtleties of human emotion. The detailed rendering of the man's weary expression and the child's peaceful slumber evokes a sense of quiet sorrow and tenderness, highlighting the artist's mastery of realism and his ability to create a powerful narrative through a simple composition.