Illustration for "Jestrab Kontra Hrdlicka, XXII" (Girl asleep on a bed)

Europäische Grafik 1833–1921, c. 1890

The image depicts a young woman lying on her back on a bed. She is comfortably positioned, with her right arm extended over her head and her left arm resting by her side. Her face is slightly tilted upwards, with closed lips and eyes shut. Her dark hair is styled up, with some loose strands. She wears a light-colored, sleeveless dress with lace detailing. A pillow supports her head, and there is a decorative curtain in the foreground. A vase with flowers is placed near her, and the background is monochromatic, emphasizing her serene posture.
Artist
Europäische Grafik 1833–1921
Date
c. 1890
Type
Drawing
Medium
pen and black ink with watercolor on board
Dimensions
49.8 × 33 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a young woman lying on her back on a bed. She is comfortably positioned, with her right arm extended over her head and her left arm resting by her side. Her face is slightly tilted upwards, with closed lips and eyes shut. Her dark hair is styled up, with some loose strands. She wears a light-colored, sleeveless dress with lace detailing. A pillow supports her head, and there is a decorative curtain in the foreground. A vase with flowers is placed near her, and the background is monochromatic, emphasizing her serene posture.

Europäische Grafik 1833–1921