1734
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Slumbering girl is a 1734 oil by Pietro Rotari, a Rococo painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting depicts a young woman with her eyes closed, reclining on a chair. She is dressed in a red dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders. A blue ribbon is tied around her neck. The woman's face is tilted slightly to the left, and her mouth is open, as if she is sleeping or daydreaming. The background of the painting is dark, which contrasts with the woman's pale skin and the white shawl. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, drawing the viewer's attention to the woman's face and body. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds a sense of realism to the painting, making the woman appear almost lifelike. Next, you might want to look at more works by Pietro Rotari.
Pietro Antonio Rotari (30 September 1707 – 31 August 1762) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.
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