“Sleeping Boy” is a sketch and study artwork by the artist George Harvey, associated with the Romanticism art movement. The artwork portrays a young boy in a state of repose, seated with his head tilted to one side as if asleep. The boy is depicted in casual attire, with a brown jacket, blue pants, and brown shoes, seated on the ground. To the right of the image, faint sketches of other figures can be discerned, suggesting initial outlines or additional subjects yet to be fully rendered. The background is minimally detailed, focusing the viewer’s attention primarily on the serene and natural posture of the sleeping boy. This work reflects the Romanticism movement’s emphasis on emotion and the beauty of simple, everyday moments.
