The Siesta 1879

"The Siesta" (1879) by Felicien Rops is a black and white lithograph depicting a reclining nude female figure. The figure's relaxed pose, with her head resting on her arm, suggests a moment of slumber. The composition is simple, with the figure filling the foreground and a vase of flowers placed to the left. The lithograph’s subject matter and style are characteristic of Rops's work, which often explored themes of sensuality and eroticism. The work is considered a prime example of the artist's distinctive style, characterized by dramatic contrasts of light and dark and a highly detailed and sensual rendering of the human form.