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Sleeping Beauty

Marie-Antoinette Petit-Jean

1821

oil

canvas

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Sleeping Beauty is a 1821 oil by Marie-Antoinette Petit-Jean, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Marie-Antoinette Petit-Jean
When & what style?: 1821
Where can I see it?: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

The painting, titled "Sleeping Beauty," depicts a serene scene. A woman in a white dress sits on the floor, her head tilted back, with her right arm extended and her hand being held by another woman. The second woman, dressed in a red top and green skirt, stands beside her, with her left hand raised as if in conversation. The room's wooden walls and floor provide a rustic backdrop. In the foreground, a small basket and a chair are visible, adding to the cozy atmosphere. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility and intimacy. For more information on the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.