The Sleeper awakened
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The Sleeper awakened is a 1830 watercolor by Thomas Uwins, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a group of people in a dim, busy scene. A man in a tall hat stands with a stick, while others sit on a raised platform. One woman holds a fan over a man who’s slumped forward, looking asleep or drunk. A horse stands nearby, and a few onlookers watch from the background. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with quick, loose lines. The artist used soft shading to show light and shadow, giving the scene a dreamy feel. This sketch was made between 1820 and 1840, likely inspired by stories of adventure or travel. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.
