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Sleep

Jean Bernard Restout

Cleveland Museum of Art

The painting depicts a nude male figure lying on a pile of fabric and flowers. The man is positioned with his head tilted back and to the left, his eyes closed. His left arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting on his thigh, while his right arm is extended downward. The man's body is adorned with a floral wreath around his head and a garland of leaves and flowers across his chest and waist. A white and black bird, likely an eagle, is painted beneath him. The background features a draped fabric, with the folds creating a sense of depth. The overall atmosphere of the painting, titled "Sleep" by Jean Bernard Restout, is one of serenity and repose.

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1190 × 893 px
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