Gestoorde rust / Eene vergeten Gemeente Possibly 1896 - 1897

"Gestoorde rust / Eene vergeten Gemeente" (Disturbed Rest / A Forgotten Community) is a pen and ink drawing by Willem van Konijnenburg, created sometime between 1896 and 1897. The drawing depicts a seated man, likely asleep, in a garden setting surrounded by flowers, including sunflowers. The scene is a humorous commentary on the quietude and obliviousness of those who are out of touch with the world around them. Van Konijnenburg, known for his satirical and often whimsical style, uses the contrast of the man's peaceful slumber with the busy activity of the natural world to create a lighthearted and thought-provoking piece.