1900
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Siesta is a 1900 oil by Pierre Bonnard, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Nudity, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
You're looking at a painting of a woman lying on a bed, her back to you. She's naked, with her head resting on a pillow. The bed has a white sheet and a few pillows. There's a small table next to the bed with some objects on it, but they're hard to make out. The room has a floral wallpaper and a striped curtain. The woman's body is relaxed, and her skin looks smooth. The painting has a soft, dreamy quality to it. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, beige, and blue. The overall mood is peaceful and intimate. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who painted this, check out Pierre Bonnard.
Pierre Bonnard was a French painter, illustrator and printmaker, known especially for the stylized decorative qualities of his paintings and his bold use of color.
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