The gypsy asleep work of Henry Rousseau is still my favorite painting. Yadwiga is the name of the gypsy inspired him to create this disturbing picture in which a gypsy-like wool doll, asleep before the watchful eyes of a tame lion. Seeing her
one wonders how he will dream Yadwiga, or perhaps, in his infinite innocence, fear not waking up in the jaws of the lion. Who knows. She may not know that he is in love.
one wonders how he will dream Yadwiga, or perhaps, in his infinite innocence, fear not waking up in the jaws of the lion. Who knows. She may not know that he is in love.
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