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A Maid Asleep by Johannes Vermeer

A Maid Asleep

A Maid Asleep

The Met

Artist: Johannes Vermeer(Dutch, Delft 1632–1675 Delft)

Date: ca. 1656–57

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 34 1/2 x 30 1/8 in. (87.6 x 76.5 cm)

Credit Line: Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913

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Brief Description

Woman in reddish-brown dress rests head on table with fruit, pitcher, and ajar door

Detailed Description

A woman is seated at a table in a dimly lit room, facing slightly to the left. She wears a reddish-brown dress with a wide white collar and a dark cap. Her head is tilted and rests on her right hand, which is propped on the table. Her eyes are closed or downcast. In front of her on the table, a richly patterned rug with red, blue, and cream colors is draped. On the rug, to the left, is a white ceramic pitcher with a dark lid and handle. Next to the pitcher, a white bowl holds several pieces of fruit, including red apples and yellow pears. In the upper left corner of the main room, a dark, framed picture hangs on the wall. To the right of the woman, a dark wooden door is open, revealing a brighter, sparsely furnished room beyond. In this background room, a dark table with a reddish cloth is visible, and another dark framed picture hangs on its wall. The overall lighting is subdued, with a soft glow illuminating the woman and the objects on the table, while the background room appears brighter.

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