Artwork
Le Sommeil du Grand Condé
Le Sommeil du Grand Condé is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Jacque-Noël-Marie Frémy. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 2015.46
- Credit line
- Bequest of Muriel Butkin
About this work
Overview
Le Sommeil du Grand Condé is a drawing created by Jacques-Noël-Marie Frémy around 1817. It is a work held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man resting in a chair, surrounded by the trappings of his work and a dog. The scene conveys a sense of quiet intimacy, capturing a private moment.
Technique & Style
Frémy employed soft shading to achieve a nuanced contrast between light and dark, imbuing the image with a gentle, serene atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the overall mood of the scene.
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Artist & collection
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