The Sleeper

The Sleeper is a print created by James Ensor in 1887. This artwork is part of the collection of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek van België and measures 0.129 meters in width and 0.089 meters in height. The print features a person sleeping, their form rendered in loose, expressive lines. The figure's face is turned towards the viewer, their eyes closed in slumber. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and volume, while the rough, sketchy quality of the lines adds to the work's sense of immediacy and intimacy.