Madame V. Sleeping

Édouard Vuillard

1892

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century sleep

About this work

You see a woman sleeping in this simple drawing. She's lying down with her eyes closed. The artist used bold lines to draw her, which makes her stand out. The drawing is interesting because it shows the artist's ability to use simple lines to create a sense of calm. The woman's face is relaxed, and her body is still. This suggests that the artist was trying to show a quiet moment. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: cross-hatching.