Sarah Bernhardt Reclining on a Divan, Reading
1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1888
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Sarah Bernhardt Reclining on a Divan, Reading is a 1888 by Georges Clairin, a Impressionism work, depicting reading, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a woman reclining on a divan, reading a book. She's surrounded by lush plants and patterned carpets. The woman is Sarah Bernhardt, a famous actress, and this painting shows her in a private moment. The artist, Georges-Jules-Victor Clairin, was known for painting Sarah Bernhardt in various roles. He made over 100 paintings of her. This one is special because it shows her off stage, relaxed. This painting is now at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
