Sitzernder Mann, den Kopf aufgestützt, die Linke in der Hand der Frau, aus _Trost (Abschied)_ c. 1856

Victor Müller created this sketch called "Sitzernder Mann, den Kopf aufgestützt, die Linke in der Hand der Frau, aus _Trost (Abschied)_" at an unknown date. We can only imagine the period in which Müller worked, and how societal expectations, especially around gender roles, shaped how relationships were depicted. The drawing shows a man resting his head on his hand while a woman holds his other hand. This simple gesture speaks volumes about comfort and departure. The sketch stops short of clarity; the lack of distinct facial features shifts the focus from individual identities to the universal experience of loss. The emotions of the figures are almost tangible, creating a space where grief is openly expressed. In its delicate incompleteness, the drawing invites us to reflect on the intersections of love, loss, and identity, urging us to confront the often-unspoken aspects of our emotional lives.