Painted in 1897, The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau is housed at MoMA in New York, depicting a mysterious and poetic encounter between a sleeping traveler and a lion under the moonlit desert sky.
This video explores the visual symbolism, art historical parallels, and surreal qualities of this masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences around the world.
📌 Video Breakdown:
• Visual and symbolic elements
• The lion and the legend of Saint Jerome
• Crossing the boundary between dream and reality
• Naïve painting style and artistic method
• Lasting influence on modern and surrealist art
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