Artwork
Afternoon Nap
Afternoon Nap is a print by Lydie Gallais. It dates from 2007 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Afternoon Nap is a 2007 print by Lydie Gallais, featuring a stylized depiction of a woman at rest.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a woman with dark hair and a black shirt resting her head on a blue object, her face partially obscured by her hair and her eyes closed, conveying a sense of relaxation and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Gallais employs bold lines and bright colors, creating a contrast between the peaceful subject matter and a sense of energy and movement.
Context
The composition is characterized by a blue triangle intersecting the scene, with the woman's form defined by an outline that interacts with this geometric shape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lydie Gallais prints quiet moments—winter fields and sunlit naps—on paper. Her two prints in this set, *Paysage d'Hiver* and *Afternoon Nap*, feel like postcards home: the first shows a snow-dusted lane, the second a…
