Slapende man 1840 - 1880

"Slapende man" (Sleeping man) is a pencil sketch by Dutch artist Frederik Lambertus Geerling. Created sometime between 1840 and 1880, the drawing depicts a figure in repose, with a focus on the face. The minimalist approach to the figure's form and the emphasis on the subject's slumbering state are hallmarks of Geerling's style. The simple yet expressive lines of the drawing, the subdued tones, and the lack of detail, emphasize the essence of sleep and introspection.