Afternoon Nap
1871
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1871
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting shows a woman sitting in a chair, her head bowed as if she's sleeping. She's wearing a white cap and a dark dress with a white collar, and her hands are clasped together in her lap. The chair is positioned in front of a table with a white tablecloth, and there's a window behind her with a view of a building outside. The woman's face is not clearly visible, but her posture suggests that she's resting or napping. The overall atmosphere of the painting is quiet and peaceful, with soft lighting and muted colors. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Jan Antoon Neuhuys.
