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Melanie Vote
Sleeping in a Tree a Watercolor Surreal Landscape with a Female Figure on Branch

2022

$500
£373.48
€432.99
CA$694.24
A$778.15
CHF 405.16
MX$9,501.56
NOK 5,144.06
SEK 4,876.11
DKK 3,230.54
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About the Item

Melanie Vote’s small watercolor painting captures a whimsical and surreal moment, depicting a mysterious figure draped in a sheer nightgown, sleeping on a tree branch. Her head disappears into the trunk, merging with nature in an enigmatic dreamscape. The delicate washes of watercolor create an ethereal atmosphere, evoking both serenity and mystery. Vote, known for her larger oil paintings exploring the interplay between human figures and landscapes, brings the same poetic sensibility to this intimate work. While more affordable than her grander pieces, this watercolor retains the essence of her vision—blending realism with fantasy. The painting’s quiet strangeness and masterful execution make it a compelling glimpse into Vote’s world, where nature and human presence seamlessly intertwine.
  • Creator:
    Melanie Vote (American)
  • Creation Year:
    2022
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU416315847082

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