Painted in 1897, The Sleeping Gypsy by Henri Rousseau is housed at MoMA in New York, depicting a mysterious and poetic encounter between a sleeping traveler and a lion under the moonlit desert sky.

This video explores the visual symbolism, art historical parallels, and surreal qualities of this masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences around the world.

📌 Video Breakdown:

• Visual and symbolic elements

• The lion and the legend of Saint Jerome

• Crossing the boundary between dream and reality

• Naïve painting style and artistic method

• Lasting influence on modern and surrealist art

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