Reverie
1875
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
12 x 9 1/4 in. (30.5 x 23.5 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Department
European Paintings
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Elizabeth U. Coles, in memory of her son, William F. Coles, 1892
Accession Number
92.1.49
Tags
Art Historical Context
Matthys Maris's *Reverie* (1875), a delicate oil on canvas measuring just 12 x 9¼ inches, captures an intimate moment of quiet introspection. Painted by the Dutch artist, who spent much of his career in London and drew inspiration from Pre-Raphaelite precision, this small-scale work exemplifies Maris's mastery of luminous, jewel-like effects. The intimate dimensions invite viewers close, fostering a sense of personal discovery typical of his poetic interiors featuring women and cats. The title *Reverie* evokes a dreamy, contemplative mood, likely portraying a woman lost in thought amid a cozy...