1753
charcoal
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Sleeping Peasant is a 1753 charcoal by Francesco Londonio, a Baroque work, depicting Sleep, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a man sleeping on his side under a tree. His clothes are simple, his head rests on his arm. The background is dark, but the white highlights on his face and shirt make him stand out. This isn’t just a nap scene. The artist used charcoal with white chalk to catch the light on the sleeper’s face. It’s a quiet moment, but the technique makes it feel alive. If you like this style, check out Londonio, Francesco.
Francesco Londonio (1723–1783) was an Italian painter, engraver, and scenographer, active mainly in his native Milan in a late-Baroque or Rococo style.
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