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Sleep Collection (#4)

"Embracing tranquility: From Alaskan otters to dormice

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Background imageSleep Collection: The Parable of the Weeds, 1622. Creator: Domenico Fetti

The Parable of the Weeds, 1622. Creator: Domenico Fetti
The Parable of the Weeds, 1622.

Background imageSleep Collection: Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470. Creator: Cosmè Tura

Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470. Creator: Cosmè Tura
Saint John the Evangelist in Patmos, 1470.

Background imageSleep Collection: Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1596. Creator: Jan Brueghel the Elder

Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1596. Creator: Jan Brueghel the Elder
Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee, 1596.

Background imageSleep Collection: In the park on hot day--'played out', between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

In the park on hot day--"played out", between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
In the park on hot day--"played out", between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSleep Collection: Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Asleep in Battery Park on hot day, between c1910 and c1915.

Background imageSleep Collection: Baseball deadheads, Cleveland, c1911. Creator: Bain News Service

Baseball deadheads, Cleveland, c1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Baseball deadheads, Cleveland, c1911.

Background imageSleep Collection: The Naughty Drummer, 1655. Creator: Nicolaes Maes

The Naughty Drummer, 1655. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
The Naughty Drummer, 1655. A mother is obliged to chastise her small son, even threatening him with a small rod, as his drumming is likely to wake the sleeping baby

Background imageSleep Collection: The Tickle, 1755. Creator: Pietro Longhi

The Tickle, 1755. Creator: Pietro Longhi
The Tickle, 1755. A young girl looks out at the spectator and makes a gesture of complicity. She tickles the face of a sleeping young man with a feather, attentively watched by two maids

Background imageSleep Collection: The Duke of Orleans showing his Lover, 1825. Creator: Eugene Delacroix

The Duke of Orleans showing his Lover, 1825. Creator: Eugene Delacroix
The Duke of Orleans showing his Lover, 1825. A passage in the Histoire des ducs de Borgogne by Barante describes how the Duke of Orleans displayed the naked body of his lover Mariette d'Enghien

Background imageSleep Collection: Fishing Party on Long Island Sound Off New Rochelle, 1847. Creator: James Goodwyn Clonney

Fishing Party on Long Island Sound Off New Rochelle, 1847. Creator: James Goodwyn Clonney
Fishing Party on Long Island Sound Off New Rochelle, 1847.

Background imageSleep Collection: On the East Side - Jew[ish] New Year, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

On the East Side - Jew[ish] New Year, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
On the East Side - Jew[ish] New Year, 1912.

Background imageSleep Collection: Sleeping Girl, 1880. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Sleeping Girl, 1880. Creator: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Sleeping Girl, 1880. A young woman dozes in a chair, her striped stockings and plain skirt suggesting her humble background

Background imageSleep Collection: The War in Denmark: interior of West Düppel Church, used by Prussian soldiers as a dormitory

The War in Denmark: interior of West Düppel Church, used by Prussian soldiers as a dormitory, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist with the allied German armies: interior of West Duppel Church, used by Prussian soldiers as a dormitory, 1864

Background imageSleep Collection: We Dream the Same Thing

We Dream the Same Thing
Santiago Bugdadi

Background imageSleep Collection: Liwen Tao

Liwen Tao

Background imageSleep Collection: Formula One World Championship

Formula One World Championship
Heinz-Harald Frentzen (GER) Williams Mecachrome FW20 manages to have a quick snooze in the garage. Formula One World Championship, Rd2, Brazilian Grand Prix, Interlagos, Brazil, 29 March 1998

Background imageSleep Collection: Esmeralda

Esmeralda
Treechild

Background imageSleep Collection: Resting Beauty

Resting Beauty
Treechild

Background imageSleep Collection: Stage REM ~ Smiling Autumn Roses ~

Stage REM ~ Smiling Autumn Roses ~
Yasutaka Sameshima

Background imageSleep Collection: Neo Deco - 20-09-23

Neo Deco - 20-09-23
Corné Akkers

Background imageSleep Collection: A Short Nap

A Short Nap
Treechild

Background imageSleep Collection: Leopard wearing sneakers in jungle

Leopard wearing sneakers in jungle
Sarah Manovski

Background imageSleep Collection: Fox In Fall Foliage

Fox In Fall Foliage
Xuan Thai

Background imageSleep Collection: Pig On the Moon

Pig On the Moon
Xuan Thai

Background imageSleep Collection: Pig On the Moon

Pig On the Moon
Xuan Thai

Background imageSleep Collection: Dream Aesthetic Sky

Dream Aesthetic Sky
Xuan Thai

Background imageSleep Collection: Siesta

Siesta
Gigi Rosado

Background imageSleep Collection: Bonne Nuit

Bonne Nuit
Julia Leister

Background imageSleep Collection: The Greek god Hermaphroditos, sleeping, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy

The Greek god Hermaphroditos, sleeping, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278231 The Greek god Hermaphroditos, sleeping, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek god Hermaphroditos, sleeping, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy)

Background imageSleep Collection: The Morning After the Battle of Isted 25 July 1850, 1876 (oil on canvas)

The Morning After the Battle of Isted 25 July 1850, 1876 (oil on canvas)
8714682 The Morning After the Battle of Isted 25 July 1850, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Sonne, Jorgen Valentin (1801-90); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageSleep Collection: Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century AD (marble)

Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century AD (marble)
6384344 Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century AD (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Sleeping hermaphrodite, second century AD)

Background imageSleep Collection: Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century AD (marble)

Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century AD (marble)
6384343 Sleeping hermaphrodite, 2nd century AD (marble); Palazzo Massimo alle Terme & Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy; (add.info.: Sleeping hermaphrodite, second century AD)

Background imageSleep Collection: A Secluded Beach and Distant Sail, 1925 ( Watercolour)

A Secluded Beach and Distant Sail, 1925 ( Watercolour)
8835622 A Secluded Beach and Distant Sail, 1925 ( Watercolour) by Watson, Harry (1871-1936); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: HARRY WATSON RWS. ROI)

Background imageSleep Collection: Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: 'The Tomb' A Sleeping Guard. 12th century fresco

Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: "The Tomb" A Sleeping Guard. 12th century fresco
JEB4931106 Romanesque Art: Episode of the Life of Christ: "The Tomb" A Sleeping Guard. 12th century fresco. Church of Saint Quitterie

Background imageSleep Collection: The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe, late 19th century (engraving)

The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe, late 19th century (engraving)
PCT4270323 The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel De Foe, late 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Background imageSleep Collection: A sleeping car during the day and then at night

A sleeping car during the day and then at night
5308327 A sleeping car during the day and then at night.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sleeping car during the day (left) and then at night with the bunks pulled down. Dated 19th century

Background imageSleep Collection: A sleeping car during the day and then at night

A sleeping car during the day and then at night
5308194 A sleeping car during the day and then at night.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a sleeping car during the day (left) and then at night with the bunks pulled down. Dated 19th century

Background imageSleep Collection: Cow licking a painting while the painter is sleeping, historical picture, about 1893

Cow licking a painting while the painter is sleeping, historical picture, about 1893
UIG5413920 Cow licking a painting while the painter is sleeping, historical picture, about 1893; UIG

Background imageSleep Collection: Scene From Sleeping Beauty By Charles Perrault. A Prince Who Has Heard The Story Of The Enchanted

Scene From Sleeping Beauty By Charles Perrault. A Prince Who Has Heard The Story Of The Enchanted Princess Arrives At
UIG5420400 Scene From Sleeping Beauty By Charles Perrault. A Prince Who Has Heard The Story Of The Enchanted Princess Arrives At The Castle To Find Everyone Sleeping. After A Work By Gustave Dore

Background imageSleep Collection: Simson and Delilah, David sparing Saul's heirs from a home bible, 1870

Simson and Delilah, David sparing Saul's heirs from a home bible, 1870
UIG5413206 Simson and Delilah, David sparing Saul's heirs from a home bible, 1870; UIG




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"Embracing tranquility: From Alaskan otters to dormice, sleep knows no bounds" Witness the heartwarming sight of an Alaskan Northern Sea Otter mother tenderly cradling her young pup as they peacefully slumber together in the wilds of Alaska. Hazel Dormice find solace in their cozy nests during autumn in Kent, UK, where they curl up and surrender to a deep slumber amidst nature's vibrant colors. Delve into the intricate workings of our brains as we explore the medulla oblongata, a crucial region responsible for regulating sleep and other vital functions through captivating artwork. Step back in time with John Everett Millais' masterpiece "My Second Sermon, " depicting a child succumbing to exhaustion while listening intently to a sermon – reminding us that even the purest souls need rest. The Railway Sleeper transports us into dreamland on its rhythmic journey, inviting weary travelers to surrender themselves to blissful oblivion amidst the gentle sway of train carriages. Erika Rafael and Luan Peters captivate audiences with their portrayal of sleep-induced vulnerability in Peter Walker's Man of Violence (1970), showcasing how dreams can reveal hidden depths within ourselves. Dionysus and his Maenads invite you into their world where revelry intertwines with peaceful slumber, highlighting the balance between chaos and serenity found within our dreamscape. Harry Clarke's ethereal artwork Morella enchants viewers with its delicate depiction of a sleeping maiden surrounded by mystical creatures – an invitation into realms beyond consciousness. Journey through Central America's Costa Rica, where lush rainforests provide sanctuary for countless creatures seeking respite from their daily endeavors under nature's soothing embrace. Henry Fuseli's iconic painting "The Nightmare" delves into the realm of nocturnal terrors plaguing our subconscious, reminding us of the mysterious and often unsettling nature of sleep.