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8.00" x 6.00"
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10.00" x 8.00"
The Sleeping Gypsy Poster
by Bob Williams
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The Sleeping Gypsy poster by Bob Williams. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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The Sleeping Gypsy is an 1897 oil painting by French artist Henri Rousseau (1844–1910). It is a fantastical depiction of a lion musing over a... more
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Artist's Description
The Sleeping Gypsy is an 1897 oil painting by French artist Henri Rousseau (1844–1910). It is a fantastical depiction of a lion musing over a sleeping Gypsy woman on a moonlit night. This is my painting , using his as a reference .
Rousseau described his painting as follows: "A wandering Negress, a mandolin player, lies with her jar beside her (a vase with drinking water), overcome by fatigue in a deep sleep. A lion chances to pass by, picks up her scent yet does not devour her. There is a moonlight effect, very poetic." (From Wikipedia).
The Museum of Modern Art, located at 11 West 53 Street in Manhattan, New York is where the painting is now for viewing .
So there could be a book written on this painting, but the main question is, what is the Lion doing? Some say he is just looking, sniffing around. Is he getting ready to eat her? It is thought he knows she is injured, she has a club foot and needs a walking stick so he will not harm her. Others think the whole painting...
About Bob Williams
.Welcome to my world of art....... You will start on page 1, be sure to look at all the pages.... Please 'Click' on any image to see a larger version with description and print options! Also, 'click' on the 'Galleries' tab to see my art in groups to quicken your search.......and more! Please leave a comment on any image if you like it. You can also join my e-mail list to be notified about new works of art ,sales..and more. Purchasing works of art are some of the world's very best investments. You can use it and enjoy it and resell it later for a profit ! ........Bob Williams was born in Cheltenham, England. He came to the US when he was about two years old and grew up in Livingston, Montana. He attended Nothern Montana College...
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Afinelyne
This is wonderful! Congratulations on your sale :)
John Malone
Congratulations! Your skillful and interesting painting has been FEATURED on our homepage. Well done
Bob Williams replied:
Thank you for the Feature , John. Don't you love the old masters work!!