Man wordt wakker van vlieg en jaagt hem weg 1864 - 1902

This 1864-1902 pencil drawing by Dutch artist Jeremias Adriaan Adolf Schill, titled "Man wordt wakker van vlieg en jaagt hem weg" (Man Wakes up from a Fly and Chases it Away), depicts a man in bed waking up from a fly. The humorous scene is captured in two panels, with the man swatting at the fly in the second panel. The drawing, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Schill's ability to capture everyday moments with wit and detail. The work is notable for its simplicity and its focus on the human experience. It is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of a moment in a quick, but expressive, manner.