The artwork, titled “Young girl asleep,” was created by the artist Balthus in 1994. This piece belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork depicts a young girl slumbering in a relaxed pose upon a chair. Rendered with delicate graphite lines, the piece captures the girl mid-repose with a natural elegance. Her limbs are gracefully positioned, one arm draped over her head while the other rests, her legs indicating a casual comfort as she sleeps. The softness of the lines and shading employed by Balthus manages to evoke a serene and intimate atmosphere, characteristic of the artist’s contemplative and expressionist style. The chair, sketched with simple yet effective strokes, anchors the composition, providing a gentle background that highlights the peacefulness of the girl’s sleep.
