Artwork

Le Sommeil du Grand Condé

Le Sommeil du Grand Condé, by Jacque-Noël-Marie Frémy, 1817
Le Sommeil du Grand Condé, by Jacque-Noël-Marie Frémy, 1817

Le Sommeil du Grand Condé is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Jacque-Noël-Marie Frémy. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Le Sommeil du Grand Condé is a drawing created by Jacques-Noël-Marie Frémy around 1817. It is a work held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a man resting in a chair, surrounded by the trappings of his work and a dog. The scene conveys a sense of quiet intimacy, capturing a private moment.

Technique & Style

Frémy employed soft shading to achieve a nuanced contrast between light and dark, imbuing the image with a gentle, serene atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that utilizes strong contrasts between light and dark, contributes to the overall mood of the scene.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Cleveland Museum of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.