Boy Asleep by Candle n.d.

The anonymous artist's "Boy Asleep by Candle" is a quick ink drawing depicting a young boy asleep with a candle in the background, likely a preparatory study for a larger work. Executed with loose, gestural lines, the artwork captures the quiet intimacy of a sleeping child illuminated by a single light source. This small-scale piece highlights the artist's ability to convey a sense of life and emotion through simple yet expressive strokes, drawing the viewer into a moment of peaceful slumber. The artwork is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, a major museum for American and European art.