1858
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Museum of Western Art
Sleeping Nude is a 1858 oil by Gustave Courbet, a Realism work, held at National Museum of Western Art.
The painting depicts a nude woman reclining on a bed, with her head resting on a pillow and her body relaxed. The woman's skin is rendered in soft, warm tones, and her hair is dark and curly. The bed is covered in a white sheet, which is rumpled and twisted around the woman's body. In the background, a window is visible, with a view of trees and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet intimacy and sensuality. The woman's pose and expression suggest a sense of relaxation and contentment. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. Next, you could look up the artist Gustave Courbet.
Jean Désiré Gustave Courbet (UK: KOOR-bay; US: koor-BAY; French: ; 10 June 1819 – 31 December 1877) was a French painter who led the Realism movement in 19th-century French painting.
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