Beau leaning over a girl in bed with attendant nymphs
1931
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1931
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a fancy bedroom scene with a woman in a red dress lying on a bed. Around her, two half-naked women sit on the floor, and a child kneels nearby. Above the bed, floating figures—some with wings—dangle flowers and hold up a canopy. The walls have ornate mirrors, tall candles, and swirling gold decorations. The floating figures look like they’re straight out of a dream, mixing real and fantasy worlds. The artist used soft colors and delicate lines to make it feel light and airy. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
