Iza Sleeping (Le Sommeil d'Iza)

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a dimly lit room with two figures. One person is slumped on the floor in a tangle of fabric, looking asleep or exhausted. The other stands nearby, holding a candle that casts a small glow on the wall. The room has a heavy curtain and a large mirror in the background, but everything feels shadowy and quiet. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the clothes and hair. The candlelight is the only bright spot, making the scene feel intimate and a little mysterious. Next, look up etching to see how artists like Besnard made prints like this.