Le sommeil interrompu
1787
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1787
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Le sommeil interrompu is a 1787 ink by Jean Dambrun, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This engraving shows a woman lying in bed half-asleep, her head resting on a pillow. A man stands beside her, gently touching her shoulder, while a child plays nearby. The scene looks soft and dreamy, with draped curtains and a vase of flowers on a table. The title *Le sommeil interrompu* means "sleep interrupted"—the man’s touch wakes her. The artist used fine lines to create shadows and texture, making the scene feel detailed. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists like this made prints.
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