French School, early 19th century – Madonna and Child Asleep

French School, early 19th century – Madonna and Sleeping Child Period: Early 19th century | Origin: France | Medium: Oil on canvas | Painting dimensions: 75 × 60 cm (oval) | Frame dimensions: 91 × 76 cm A delicate devotional painting from the French school, executed in oil on canvas in the early 19th century, depicting the Virgin Mary with the sleeping Infant Jesus. The Virgin, with her head slightly tilted back and her gaze lovingly turned toward her Son, wears a pink gown and a wide blue-green cloak. The Child, resting on soft pillows and partially wrapped in a light-colored cloth, is depicted in a natural and serene pose. The composition stands out for the gentleness of the expressions, the delicacy of the skin tones, and the elegance of the gestures—elements that lend the scene a particular sense of maternal tenderness. The harmonious arrangement of the figures and the softness of the brushwork evoke the tradition of French religious painting from the late 18th to the early 19th century. The oval-shaped painting is set within a rectangular gilded frame with an oval opening. Dimensions: - Painting: 75 × 60 cm - Frame: 91 × 76 cm