Sleepless reserved as the ‘Paris Lost’ series

as the ‘Paris Lost’ series

as in looks and costume she is deliciously timeless

Every day heroes

At one level of appreciation this is a  beautifully painted figurative work by a leading nineteenth century Swedish artist

accidentally shooting off his left forefinger

Sleepless reserved as the ‘Paris Lost’ seriesSleepless, adj. To be without or unable to sleep This piece portrays the ancient queen Penelope, as related by the poet Homer. Penelope is unique in that she is never described in terms of physical appearance. Instead we know her for her loyalty and her cunning, with which she hoodwinks 108 for three years by weaving at her loom every day, and unpicking her day's work every night.