Artwork

Afternoon Nap

Afternoon Nap, by Lydie Gallais, 2007
Afternoon Nap, by Lydie Gallais, 2007

Afternoon Nap is a print by Lydie Gallais. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Afternoon Nap is a 2007 print by Lydie Gallais, featuring a stylized depiction of a woman at rest.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a woman with dark hair and a black shirt resting her head on a blue object, her face partially obscured by her hair and her eyes closed, conveying a sense of relaxation and tranquility.

Technique & Style

Gallais employs bold lines and bright colors, creating a contrast between the peaceful subject matter and a sense of energy and movement.

Context

The composition is characterized by a blue triangle intersecting the scene, with the woman's form defined by an outline that interacts with this geometric shape.

Artist & collection

Artist

Lydie Gallais

Lydie Gallais prints quiet moments, winter fields and sunlit naps, on paper. Her two prints in this set, Paysage d'Hiver and Afternoon Nap, feel like postcards home: the first shows a snow-dusted lane, the second a…

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Afternoon Nap?

Afternoon Nap was painted by Lydie Gallais in 2007.

Where can I see Afternoon Nap?

Afternoon Nap is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.