HODLER, Ferdinand (1853-1918). The Dream. 1897-1903
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HODLER, Ferdinand (1853-1918). The Dream. 1897-1903
HODLER, Ferdinand (1853-1918). The Dream. 1897-1903. Symbolism. Painting. Private Collection
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The Dream
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is a captivating painting by the Swiss Symbolist artist Ferdinand Hodler, created between 1897 and 1903. This masterpiece, currently in a private collection, showcases Hodler's unique style and his exploration of the human psyche. The scene is set outdoors, bathed in the warm, golden light of a sunlit day. A woman, dressed in flowing, feminine attire, lies reclined on a rocky ledge, her eyes closed in a peaceful slumber. Surrounding her are various figures, both men and women, who appear to be lost in their own thoughts, their gazes fixed on the dreaming woman. The painting's vertical composition and vibrant color palette add to the sense of heightened emotion and otherworldliness. The use of symbolism is evident throughout the work, with the woman representing the collective unconscious and the figures around her embodying the various aspects of the human psyche. The Dream is a testament to Hodler's ability to capture the intangible nature of the human experience and convey it through his art. This painting invites the viewer to contemplate the mysteries of the subconscious and the power of the collective unconscious to shape our dreams and our waking lives. The Dream is a vertical, colorful painting by Swiss Symbolist artist Ferdinand Hodler, created between 1897 and 1903. The scene is set outdoors in daylight, with a woman lying in a dreamlike state on a rocky ledge. Surrounded by various figures, both men and women, the woman represents the collective unconscious, while the figures embody the various aspects of the human psyche. The painting's vertical composition and vibrant color palette add to the sense of heightened emotion and otherworldliness, making it a captivating exploration of the human psyche and the power of the subconscious. Currently in a private collection, The Dream invites the viewer to contemplate the mysteries of the unconscious mind and the role it plays in shaping our dreams and our waking lives.
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