Omstanders proberen een gevecht tussen twee mannen te sussen 1822 - 1893

Eugène François de Block's pencil drawing, "Omstanders proberen een gevecht tussen twee mannen te sussen" (Bystanders try to calm a fight between two men), depicts a chaotic scene of a brawl in progress. The composition is dominated by two figures grappling in the center, while a crowd of bystanders attempts to separate them. The drawing's loose, expressive lines and sketchy style capture the immediacy and intensity of the moment, highlighting the artist's interest in depicting everyday life. The work is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.