The Sleepers Oil on Canvass 1866
53 1/8 x 78 ¾ in (135 x 200 cm)
Gustave Courbet
“In so very civilized society it is necessary for me to live the life of a savage. I must be free even of governments. The people have my sympathies. I must address to them directly “ Gustave Courbet
(In a letter written to a friend in 1850 )
Luminous flesh, firm nipples, voluptuous buttocks, naturally loose hairs, defined curves, entwined legs, dead beat bodies. Soft linen sheets, table and flower vase … distract the stillness.
The Image characterize Courbets sexual perspective His radical mind, but still maintained His clarity. He painted with intense emotions but not over killing them. He made known to the world even Lesbianism really exists.
He was aware that His paintings are not often socially acceptable ones. Using His brush and His extraordinary techniques of mixing colors, His savage and directness way of handling and arranging details. Breaking what is mediocre and embracing what is wonderfully radical but real.
His rendition of this painting had a logic reasoning behind critical opinions and delicate sensitivities. Courbet always believes in His pursuit of Truth, which would help wipe down social confusions and imbalances.
Though banned from public display, The Sleepers only increased Courbet’s notoriety.
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