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Eddie and Old Man Morpheus

1931

Carl Gaertner

(American, 1898–1952)
Culture
America, Ohio, Cleveland
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
Framed: 193.6 x 163.2 x 6.5 cm (76 1/4 x 64 1/4 x 2 9/16 in.); Overall: 182.5 x 153 cm (71 7/8 x 60 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Shuree Abrams 1999.238
Copyright
© Carl Gaertner
This artwork is known to be under copyright.
Location
Not on view
Print
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Did You Know?

The painting’s whimsical title refers to Morpheus, the ancient Greek god of sleep.

Description

In this rendering of an artist’s studio in downtown Cleveland, Gaertner portrayed an artist friend, probably Edward Dubrowski, sleeping in a chair before an easel. It remains open to interpretation whether the artist might have become exhausted from his labors, or may be taking a break in order to spark inspiration.

Eddie and Old Man Morpheus

1931

Carl Gaertner

(American, 1898–1952)
America, Ohio, Cleveland

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