1908
unspecified
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Violet Sleeping is a 1908 unspecified by John Singer Sargent, a Impressionism work, depicting Sleep, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a woman reclining on a couch, her head resting on a pillow. Her face is turned to the right, and her eyes are closed, suggesting she is asleep. The woman's body is draped in a flowing white garment, which appears to be a dress or a robe. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color, which complements the woman's skin tone. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the sleeping woman. If you're interested in exploring more works that feature sleep as a subject, you might want to check out other paintings by artists who have depicted this theme.
John Singer Sargent (; January 12, 1856 – April 15, 1925) was an American expatriate artist, considered the "leading portrait painter of his generation" for his evocations of Belle Époque and Edwardian-era luxury.
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