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Sleeping Woman, 1928, Pierre Bonnard
Sleeping Woman     1928     Pierre Bonnard

   It appeared to friends visiting us, that we had an inordinate number of paintings of sleeping figures, more specifically paintings done by John of Ann sleeping. It is true, and upon considering, we thought perhaps this had to do with sleep being a subject of frustration. Perhaps the sleeping portraits seem to remind us of the peaceful moments that can sometimes be so difficult to find!

   To that end, we have collected a few favorite sleepers painted by the Masters. They may be inspiration for others who struggle to nod off. Of course, there are also creative uses for time spent awake at night. Visit Creative Insomnia for more on the subject, along with an updated list of the remaining full moons of 2024 for Nocturne painters.

Sleep, ca. 1771, Jean Bernard Restout
Sleep     ca. 1771     Jean Bernard Restout
(after Morpheus, the God of Sleep)

Violet Sleeping, 1908, John Singer Sargent
Violet Sleeping     1908     John Singer Sargent

The Siesta - after Millet, 1889-90, Vincent van Gogh
The Siesta - after MIllet     1889-90     Vincent van Gogh

Endormies, ca. 1904, Rupert Bunny
Endormies     ca. 1904      Rupert Bunny

Sleeping Puppy, 1640, Rembrandt
Sleeping Puppy     1640     Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn

   Sleep Tight!


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