Sitzender Mann, Arme und Beine schlaff hängen lassend 

Victor Müller created this drawing, "Sitzender Mann, Arme und Beine schlaff hängen lassend" at an unknown date. Müller lived through a time of significant social upheaval in Europe, with revolutionary movements and the rise of industrialization impacting daily life and artistic expression. This image of a seated man, his posture conveying weariness, speaks volumes about the human condition during such a period. He is slumped in his chair, his body language evokes a sense of exhaustion. Is this simply physical fatigue, or does it reflect a deeper sense of ennui? The man's identity is concealed, prompting a dialogue between the artist and the viewer on the nature of identity. By choosing not to idealize his subject, Müller seems to invite us to consider the unvarnished realities of life, and our own emotional responses to the challenges we face. The work serves as a mirror, reflecting our shared vulnerability.