Artwork
Sleeping Cat (recto) Torso of a Nude Woman (verso)
Sleeping Cat (recto) Torso of a Nude Woman (verso) is a drawing by the Impressionist artist Jane Poupelet. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sleeping Cat (recto) Torso of a Nude Woman (verso) is a dual-sided drawing by Jane Poupelet, dated circa 1904, currently in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
One side portrays a cat in a relaxed, curled pose on a chair, conveying a sense of quiet, private moment. The reverse depicts a nude woman's torso in a more abstract, less detailed manner, maintaining the intimate tone.
Technique & Style
Characterized by a simple, sketch-like approach, the work features bold lines and minimal detail, aligning with principles of the Impressionist movement in its compositional simplicity.
History & Provenance
Created around 1904 by Jane Poupelet, the drawing is now held in the permanent collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art, with no detailed provenance provided for the period between its creation and acquisition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marie Marcelle Jane Poupelet, was a French sculptor who excelled in animal sculpture and female nudes.
