Artwork
Venus dormind
Venus dormind is an unspecified painting by Sándor Liezen-Mayer. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Mureș County Museum - Art Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1850 by Sándor Liezen‑Mayer, a Hungarian‑born artist active in Germany, *Venus dormind* is an oil painting that depicts a reclining female figure. The work is classified within the mythological genre and is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition presents a woman lying on her back, draped in a white sheet that appears loosely gathered, suggesting a state of sleep or repose. Her head rests on her right arm while the left arm falls beside her, and her legs are gently bent, conveying a tranquil, intimate moment.
Technique & Style
Liezen‑Mayer employs a soft palette, using muted blues and purples in the background to enhance the calm atmosphere. The rendering of the sheet’s folds and the figure’s relaxed posture demonstrate a careful study of light and form typical of mid‑nineteenth‑century academic painting.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the painting has remained in institutional hands, eventually entering the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography. No record indicates prior private ownership or exhibition history beyond its current placement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sándor Liezen-Mayer or Alexander von Liezen-Mayer (24 January 1839 – 19 February 1898) was a Hungarian-born German illustrator and history painter.
