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Child Asleep (The Rosebud)

Thomas Sully

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A young child sleeps on a pillow, resting on their side with their head facing the viewer. The child has fair skin and curly blonde hair. They wear a white dress. The pillow is white with a pink rose on it. The background is dark and shadowy, with a reddish-brown color. The painting's color palette is warm and soft. The overall atmosphere of the image is serene and peaceful. The child's left arm is extended and their right arm is bent under their body.

Artwork Details

Date
1841
Medium
Oil on canvas
Culture
American
Dimensions
599 × 395 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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