Midday Slumbers

Date: 1888
Medium: watercolours
Location: Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA
Dimensions: 65.4 x 24.8

The picture shows a woman in historical clothing standing and leaning against a pillar. Her appearance and clothing suggest the ancient or early modern period. The woman has red hair and poses gracefully with her head turned to the side and her arm extended above her head. In the background sits a man in dark clothing who appears to be looking at the woman. The overall atmosphere of the painting is dramatic and romantic.

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Alma-Tadema painted picture Midday Slumbers in 1888. Prevailing color of this fine art print is blue and its shape is tall. Original size is 65.4 x 24.8. This art piece is located in Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA. This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912). British painter of Dutch origin. He was educated at the Royal Academy of Antwerp. In 1870 he settled in England. Painted classical motifs - mostly luxury (and decadence) of the Roman Empire, its stature has advocated to the beautiful marble interior, against the background of dazzling blue sea and sky. Detailed and realistic prokresloval objects in his paintings, masterfully managed reflections marble, metal objects. He was obsessed with precision - often painted architecture or things according to reality (perhaps in a museum). He kept the flowers from Africa carry a large rush is painted until the fresh ... During his life he was an important painter of the Victorian era and gained a good position. After his death, his importance in the eyes of critics fell, but by the 60s of the last century is once again becoming popular and award-winning author.