Sleeping Bacchante

Sleeping Bacchante

Károly Brocky

1850

oil

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting depicts a woman lying on her back, with her head tilted to the side and her eyes closed. Her dark hair is spread out around her, and her right arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand resting on her forehead. The woman's skin is pale, and her body is relaxed, conveying a sense of serenity. The background of the painting is dark and shadowy, which contrasts with the woman's pale skin and creates a sense of depth. The overall mood of the painting is one of calmness and tranquility. To learn more about the artist behind this painting, check out Károly Brocky.

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