Slapende nimf 1793 - 1838

"Slapende nimf" (Sleeping Nymph) is an engraving by Angelo Bertini, a prominent Italian sculptor of the Neoclassical period. Created between 1793 and 1838, the artwork depicts a reclining female figure in a serene slumber, highlighting the idealized beauty and tranquility associated with Neoclassical art. The engraving, measuring 416 mm in height and 535 mm in width, showcases Bertini's meticulous attention to detail and mastery of linework, capturing the subtle contours of the nymph's form. The image is likely a reproduction of a sculpture, as it appears on a pedestal and the inscription below indicates it was commissioned by Lady William Bentinck.