La Dormeuse 1943

"La Dormeuse" is a bronze sculpture by Henri Laurens created in 1943. The work depicts a reclining female figure, known as a "Dormeuse" in art, and it exemplifies Laurens' distinctive style, characterized by simplified, rounded forms. The sculpture's smooth, polished surface and organic, almost abstract shape evoke a sense of tranquility and contemplation. Laurens, a prominent figure in the Cubist movement, brought this stylistic influence to bear on his sculptures, resulting in a captivating interplay of form and volume that defines "La Dormeuse."