# Penelope Asleep

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## Artwork

- Artist: [CAVELIER, Jules](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cavelier-jules-r496f7f133527fb>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Marble, height 127 cm

## Commentary

The sculptor in this statue - originally entitled Greek Woman Asleep - played with the drapery and the picturesque details of chair, basket, and jewelry. It was exhibited at the Salon of 1849 and was a huge success. It was bought by Duke Luynes for the Castle of Dampierre.

## Related artworks

- [Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cavelier-jules-r496f7f133527fb/cornelia-mother-of-the-gracchi-ra62cb254a3c83c>)
- [Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/cavelier-jules-r496f7f133527fb/cornelia-mother-of-the-gracchi-rc2a0ef74162629>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)