Created:
Movement:
1870
Symbolism
key Notes:
Dreamlike atmosphere, Symbolist imagery
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Dimensions:
26 1/8 x 41 3/4 in. (66.4 x 106 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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Sleep by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1870)

Sleep, painted by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes in 1870, is an exemplary work of the Symbolist movement, characterized by its dreamlike quality and serene composition. The use of oil on canvas allows for a soft, ethereal texture that enhances the painting's tranquil theme. Puvis de Chavannes, a pivotal figure in 19th-century French art, was known for his large-scale murals and his influence on later artists, including the Post-Impressionists. His work often explored allegorical and mythological themes, reflecting a departure from the realism that dominated the period. Sleep is significant for its contribution to the development of Symbolism, a movement that sought to express the metaphysical and the mystical. The painting's impact is evident in its ability to evoke introspection and a sense of calm, qualities that were highly regarded in the Symbolist aesthetic.

Description of the work:

Sleep by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1870)

The painting "Sleep" by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, created in 1870, is an oil on canvas work that exemplifies the artist's Symbolist style, characterized by its dreamlike and serene composition. The artwork depicts a tranquil scene with allegorical figures, reflecting Puvis de Chavannes' interest in themes of rest and repose.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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