

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
- View original
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