The sleepy model
1922
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
1922
oil
From the collection of Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
This painting shows three children sitting on a windowsill. The child on the left wears a blue dress and a hat, while the child on the right wears a blue dress with a red collar. The child in the middle is sleeping, wearing a pink dress. The background is dark, and the children are lit by a light source from the left. The painting is done in oil paint and features muted colors. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the artist Ruth Hollingsworth.
