Oil On Canvas: The Dream After Edouard Detaille
"The Dream" (1888) is one of the most famous paintings by the French academic painter Édouard Detaille (1848-1912), renowned for his extremely detailed military scenes.
The painting depicts French soldiers asleep during maneuvers. Above them, in the sky, unfolds a dreamlike vision: a glorious army of infantry, cavalry, and flags, evoking France's past military grandeur.
The contrast between reality—exhausted soldiers—and the heroic dream symbolizes the nostalgia for a victorious France, still marked by the defeat of 1870.
This unsigned work is a high-quality Ancenis copy.
Dimensions: 97.5 cm x 74 cm; the original measured 4 meters by 3 meters.
Some losses are visible in the photos.
Framed in a floater frame.
Further photos or information available upon request.
The original was exhibited at the Salon of 1888, where it met with immense success.
Interpreted as a call to patriotism and revenge after the Franco-Prussian War, the work strongly influenced the republican imagination of the late 19th century.
It is held at the Musée d'Orsay.
The painting depicts French soldiers asleep during maneuvers. Above them, in the sky, unfolds a dreamlike vision: a glorious army of infantry, cavalry, and flags, evoking France's past military grandeur.
The contrast between reality—exhausted soldiers—and the heroic dream symbolizes the nostalgia for a victorious France, still marked by the defeat of 1870.
This unsigned work is a high-quality Ancenis copy.
Dimensions: 97.5 cm x 74 cm; the original measured 4 meters by 3 meters.
Some losses are visible in the photos.
Framed in a floater frame.
Further photos or information available upon request.
The original was exhibited at the Salon of 1888, where it met with immense success.
Interpreted as a call to patriotism and revenge after the Franco-Prussian War, the work strongly influenced the republican imagination of the late 19th century.
It is held at the Musée d'Orsay.
2 800 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Art Nouveau
Condition: Some scratches and chips
Reference (ID): 1663364
Availability: In stock
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