Slapende man met hengel 1832 - 1897

"Slapende man met hengel" (Sleeping Man with Fishing Rod) is a pencil drawing by Dutch artist Alexander Ver Huell. Created sometime between 1832 and 1897, the artwork depicts a humorous scene of a man asleep by a riverbank, his fishing rod resting nearby. A second figure, possibly a young boy, stands behind him, pointing at the sleeping man's predicament. This satirical depiction of a lazy fisherman reflects a common theme in 19th-century Dutch art, where everyday life and social commentary were often intertwined. The drawing, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of Ver Huell's skillful use of line and shading to create a lively, compelling narrative.