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Waking Up [verso]

Paul Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts an incomplete sketch featuring a nude figure lying down with their body stretched horizontally in the bottom left corner. The figure's facial features are not detailed, and the hair is short and indistinct. Above the reclining figure, another person is sitting with their upper body visible, interacting with a bowl or similar object. The second person has dark hair and undefined facial features. A large vase with plant-like elements and a cat curling up near the reclining figure are also present. The background consists of abstract shapes and colors, with muted greens, blues, and earthy tones against plain paper.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1880
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
3314 × 4427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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