Bound in Sleep
- Artist
- Arshile Gorky
- Date
- 1925
- Style
- Cubism
- Genre
- Portrait
'Bound in Sleep' is a striking Portrait held at the Museum of Modern Art, uniquely embodying aspects of both Cubism and Surrealism. This innovative combination results in a dynamic, dreamlike piece which challenges the nature of perception. The artist has employed Oil paints on a traditional Canvas to curate an array of authentic, rich hues. The subject of the painting appears entranced in a deep sleep, with their visage vividly fragmented and intertwined with abstract elements, exemplifying the work's Cubist influence.
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