Man gestoord tijdens het lezen 1871 - 1909

Léon Brunin created this etching titled 'Man gestoord tijdens het lezen' or 'Man Disturbed While Reading'. Brunin, who lived through two World Wars, presents us with a figure in historical garb, interrupted from his reading by a small dog. At first glance, the scene feels like a simple interruption, but the use of historical costume asks us to consider the weight of the past on the present. The man's expression suggests a weariness, perhaps mirroring the artist's own feelings about living in a world marred by conflict. The dog, a symbol of loyalty and companionship, offers a small comfort against the backdrop of history. Brunin invites us to contemplate the relationship between the personal and the historical. We are left to ponder the ways in which our lives are shaped by the past, and how even the smallest moments of connection can offer solace in times of turmoil.