Madame V. Sleeping

c. 1892

Edouard Vuillard

Associated Names
Edouard Vuillard

Artist, French, 1868 - 1940

The image shows a person lying in bed, with only the upper part of their body visible. The person is positioned slightly elevated, possibly on a pillow, and facing the viewer. The facial features are indistinct, as the face is mostly shaded or blurred. The person is covered by a blanket or sheet, obscuring most of their clothing. Around the person, there are variations in shading suggesting the presence of bedding. The background features a pattern, possibly floral, and there is a solid darker shading hinting at a possible window or solid object behind the person's head. There is no visible jewelry or objects being held by the person.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    brush and black ink

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall (approximate): 24.4 x 31.2 cm (9 5/8 x 12 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1975.24.1


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64556977

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