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Girl Sleeping

1943

Paul Wieghardt

Associated Names

Paul Wieghardt

Artist, American, 1897 - 1969

The image is a line drawing of a person lying down, showing their full body stretched out. The person is in a reclining position, depicted as resting on their side, with closed eyes, a relaxed mouth, and short, softly styled hair. The clothing is loose, and the person is surrounded by a textured surface resembling a quilt or blanket with a grid-like pattern. The background is minimal.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and black ink on laid paper
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

overall (approximate): 30.4 x 41.8 cm (11 15/16 x 16 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1946.11.223

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: P. Wieghardt / 1943

Wikidata ID

Q64619218

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