Sommeil Collection
"Sommeil: A Journey Through the Realm of Dreams" In Noon, or The Siesta, after Millet, 1890 (oil on canvas
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"Sommeil: A Journey Through the Realm of Dreams" In Noon, or The Siesta, after Millet, 1890 (oil on canvas), we witness the tranquility of midday as weary laborers find solace in slumber. Lady Macbeth somnambule reveals the haunting vulnerability that sleep can bring, as Shakespeare's character is consumed by guilt and tormented even in her unconscious state. Monday. Customers at a table in an inn, 1858 (oil on canvas) captures a moment of respite amidst bustling daily life. As patrons rest their weary bodies and minds, they seek refuge from their worldly worries. Rolla. A couple in a bedroom portrays an intimate scene where the woman sleeps naked, basking in vulnerability and trust within her lover's embrace. It reminds us of the raw beauty found when we surrender ourselves to peaceful oblivion. The sleeping Princess enchants our imagination with Arthur Rackham's delicate illustration for Charles Perrault's "Sleeping Beauty, " transporting us into a world where dreams hold both enchantment and danger. In The donkey and the dog (L'ane et le chien) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving), animals teach us valuable lessons through their fabled slumbers; reminding us that even creatures find solace in restful moments. Ceres protecting Triptoleme from King Lyncus showcases how sleep becomes sacred ground for safeguarding those entrusted with important missions. Ceres intervenes to shield Triptoleme from harm while turning Lyncus into a lynx—a powerful symbol of transformation born out of deep repose. Erotica: "The shirt removed" unveils Jean-Honore Fragonard's tantalizing artistry as he delicately captures a young woman undressing with assistance from Love himself—an ode to sensuality entwined with dreamscape allure.