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The Dream after the Ball

The Dream after the Ball

The Met

Artist: Hans Makart(Austrian, Salzburg 1840–1884 Vienna)

Department: European Paintings

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Oil on canvas

Dimensions: 62 3/8 x 37 1/4 in. (158.4 x 94.6 cm)

Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887

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Brief Description

Seated woman in white gown looks down at two child-like figures, hearts, and arrows

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The image is a vertical depiction of a seated woman and two child-like figures. The woman is positioned in the upper center, facing slightly left with her head bowed, looking downwards. She has long, light brown hair that falls over her shoulders. She wears a loose, off-white or light grey gown that drapes over her body, exposing her right shoulder and arm. Her left leg is visible, wrapped in a white fabric, resting on a patterned step or cushion. To the lower left and right of the woman are two child-like figures. The figure on the left has blonde curly hair and wears a light yellow garment, oriented towards the figure on the right. This figure holds a red heart pierced by an arrow. The figure on the right is mostly nude, with reddish-brown curly hair, and is seen from behind, positioned with an arm extended towards a green draped fabric. The figures are positioned near a dark green, richly textured fabric that is draped over a golden-brown patterned fabric. Several red hearts pierced with arrows are scattered on the green fabric. Behind the woman is a deep red, heavily draped curtain or fabric, filling the upper left and central background. To her right, behind her shoulder, is a basket or container filled with white flowers and green foliage, resting on a patterned cushion. The color palette includes deep reds, greens, and golden tones, contrasting with lighter skin tones and the white gown.

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The Dream after the Ball by Hans Makart

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