Sleeping Woman with a Cupid

Henry Fuseli

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a black and white drawing of a reclining woman and a flying cherub. The woman is on the right side, reclining on a low platform, propped on her left elbow. She wears a long dress and head covering; her right arm is bent at the elbow and rests on her stomach. Her curly hair is visible at her forehead and temples. The woman's face is turned towards the left. In front of her on the right is a small wrapped object on the ground. To her left, a cherub with wings flies in from the left, towards her. The cherub appears to be holding an object. There are flowers on the ground to the left. The background features a column on the right with Greek letters etched into it. The drawing's lines vary in thickness and texture; some areas are hatched, while others are smooth. The paper has a rough texture and a light-brown color. The drawing style is detailed and expressive. The overall mood of the image is contemplative and introspective.