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Curled up Girl on Bed

Gustav Klimt

1916

graphite

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Early Modern Nude Sleep

Dominant colour

Curled up Girl on Bed is a 1916 graphite by Gustav Klimt, depicting Sleep, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Gustav Klimt
When & what style?: 1916
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a girl curled up on a bed, drawn in graphite. The drawing is simple, yet it shows a lot of emotion. The artist used simple lines to convey a sense of comfort and relaxation, which is interesting because it's a very intimate moment. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Klimt, Gustav.