Sleeping Knowledge (2026) Original Oil Painting by Alexandr Klemens

Sleeping Knowledge is an original oil painting on canvas depicting a cat sleeping quietly among books.

The work combines intimacy and expressive painterly freedom. The sleeping cat becomes a symbol of calm, memory, and silent companionship, while the surrounding books suggest knowledge, imagination, and the private world of reading.

Rather than presenting a simple still life, the painting captures a moment of peaceful presence. The contrast between the soft white fur, colorful books, and abstract background creates a balance between tenderness and visual energy.

This painting belongs to my ongoing exploration of quiet interiors, atmosphere, and the emotional presence of everyday objects.

Oil on canvas, 70 × 70 cm..

Materials used:

oil

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 70 x 2cm (unframed) / 70 x 70cm (actual image size)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Animals and birds