Gammel blind mand og lille dreng 1826

"Gammel blind mand og lille dreng" (Old blind man and little boy), created in 1826 by Edvard Sonne, depicts a poignant scene of a blind, aged man seated with a young boy standing next to him. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark, is a delicate pen drawing showcasing Sonne's detailed rendering of the figures and their attire. It captures the essence of vulnerability and dependence, hinting at the fragility of human connection and the passing of time. This artwork exemplifies the Romantic era's focus on emotional expression and social commentary.