Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh); 16 1862

Wilhelm Busch's 1862 drawing, *Die gestörte, aber glücklich wieder errungene Nachtruhe (Der Floh)*, depicts a man in a nightgown, leaning over a table to extinguish a lit candle. The image's simple yet effective lines create a humorous scene of a man's struggle to find a peaceful sleep. The title, referencing a flea, suggests the interruption to his slumber. This work exemplifies Busch's satirical style, known for its wit and social commentary, that made him a popular figure in German literature.