Figure Studies
Dona adormida (Sleeping Woman)
José Garnelo y Alda
A masterfully atmospheric scene of quiet repose, dramatically illuminated by the warm, amber glow of a lamp.
A Strange Dream (Zvláštny sen)
Lajos Deák Ébner
1891 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An evocative late 19th-century oil painting depicting a woman in a state of repose within a dark, atmospheric interior.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A substantial work with a restful register in a cooler tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Bedroom
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1891 by Lajos Deák Ébner, this work captures a dreamlike moment of quietude. The artist employs a dramatic chiaroscuro technique, where a single light source from a stained-glass window pierces the heavy shadows to illuminate the reclining figure, creating a profound sense of mystery and introspection.
More like this
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Marabá
Rodolfo Amoedo
A masterful academic study of a reclining figure, capturing the soft play of light against a deep, moody background.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
Spring
Lajos Csordák
A contemplative 19th-century oil painting of a solitary figure resting amidst dramatic rock formations and dense foliage.
Contains nudity
Figure Studies
La Magdeleine (Mary Magdalene)
Jean-Jacques Henner
A hauntingly beautiful portrayal of Mary Magdalene, defined by dramatic chiaroscuro and luminous skin tones.