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Sleeper (Un dormeur)

Alphonse Legros

National Gallery of Art

This print shows a sketch of a person lying on their side in a curled-up position, facing the left. They have their knees drawn up towards their chest and their head resting on their folded arms. On the left appears to be a cushion or pile of cloth by their head. The person's face is turned downwards, obscuring most of their features, and their hair appears to be short and slightly wavy. They are wearing a loose-fitting tunic over thin pants, with thin, flat shoes. The background is mostly blank paper, with some areas of shading suggesting a surface, potentially a bed or couch.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching
Dimensions
2964 × 4344 px
Public Domain
Yes
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