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Canvas Print : Le sommeil, 1866. Creator: Gustave Courbet
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Le sommeil, 1866. Creator: Gustave Courbet
Le sommeil, 1866
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Arm Around Asleep Bed Chamber Bedchamber Bedroom Bedside Canvas Material Courbet Gustave Courbet Jean Desire Gustave Embrace Embracing Gustave Courbet Homosexuality Jean Desire Gustave Courbet Lesbian Lesbianism Lover Realist Second Empire Sleep Sleeping Artistic Movement Paris Museums Petit Palais
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the timeless beauty of art into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Our premium quality prints feature the captivating work "Le sommeil" by Gustave Courbet, originally created in 1866. This iconic piece from Heritage Images showcases the enchanting image of a woman in a tranquil slumber, captured by the masterful brushstrokes of Gustave Courbet. Our canvas prints are meticulously crafted to bring out the rich colors and intricate details of the original artwork, ensuring a stunning addition to any room in your home. Experience the elegance and allure of this classic masterpiece with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Le Sommeil," or "The Sleep," is an oil on canvas painting created by the renowned French artist Gustave Courbet in 1866. This masterpiece is a prime example of the artist's commitment to realism and his exploration of the human form. The painting depicts two women in an intimate moment of slumber, their bodies entwined in a tender embrace on a sumptuous bed in a bedroom setting. The women, both naked, are lost in the peaceful embrace of sleep, their faces serene and free of expression. The painting is a striking representation of the Second Empire period in France, with its ornate furniture and opulent bedchamber. The rich color palette and meticulous attention to detail in the textures of the bed linens and the curves of the women's bodies add to the sensual and dreamlike atmosphere of the scene. Courbet's exploration of the human form and the natural world was a departure from the traditional academic art of the time, and "Le Sommeil" is a testament to his innovative approach. The painting's subject matter, which some interpret as a depiction of lesbianism or homosexuality, was considered controversial in the conservative society of the time and was not exhibited publicly until many years after Courbet's death. Today, "Le Sommeil" is a cherished piece of artistic heritage and can be found in the prestigious Musée d'Orsay and Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, two of the city's most renowned museums. The painting continues to captivate audiences with its raw beauty and its exploration of the complexities of human emotion and desire.
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