Sleep (Le Sommeil) by Charles Joshua Chaplin. A young woman with reddish hair sleeps peacefully while reclining in a voluminous white gown against a dark background.

Sleep (Le Sommeil)

Charles Joshua Chaplin

1890 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A luminous and romantic portrait of a young woman in repose, rendered with soft, ethereal brushwork.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Bedroom · Guest Room · Living Room
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Works across a broad range of wall colors
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft cream, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted circa 1890, 'Le Sommeil' (Sleep) showcases Charles Joshua Chaplin’s signature style of elegant, rococo-revival portraiture. The work features a young woman bathed in soft light, her white gown blending into a dreamy, impressionistic atmosphere that evokes a sense of timeless tranquility and delicate beauty.