A la Ferme de Maladrie 1858

This pencil sketch, titled "A la Ferme de Maladrie," was created by American artist James Abbott McNeill Whistler in 1858. The artwork depicts a man sleeping on a bed in a simple room, with a coat hanging on a rack in the background. This sketch exemplifies Whistler's early exploration of realism and his fascination with everyday scenes and the human figure. The use of delicate lines and subtle shading creates a sense of intimacy and quietude in the composition.