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Dromerij, Arabisch meisje, by Emile Verbrugge, oil, 1856

Dromerij, Arabisch meisje

Emile Verbrugge

1856

oil

canvas

From the collection of Groeningemuseum

Dominant colour

Overview

Dromerij, Arabisch meisje is a 1856 oil by Emile Verbrugge, a Realism work, depicting Sleep, held at Groeningemuseum.

Who painted this?
Emile Verbrugge
When & what style?
1856 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Groeningemuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a person reclining on a bed, with their head resting on a pillow. The figure is covered with a blanket, and the bed is adorned with a few pillows. The room's background is dark, which contrasts with the warm tones of the bed and the figure. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The subject's pose conveys a sense of relaxation and sleep. If you're interested in exploring more works that feature sleep as a subject, you might want to check out other paintings that depict this theme.

About the artist

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