Who created "The Dream after the Ball"?

The Dream after the Ball was created by Hans Makart.

What medium is "The Dream after the Ball"?

The Dream after the Ball is Oil on canvas.

Is "The Dream after the Ball" in the public domain?

Yes, The Dream after the Ball is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Dream after the Ball

Hans Makart

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

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

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887

Accession Number

87.15.133

Tags

GirlsWomen

Art Historical Context

Hans Makart's *The Dream after the Ball* the languid reverie of young women in a dreamlike aftermath of evening festivities, a theme emblematic of the artist's opulent style. A leading figure in 19th-century Vienna,art (1840–1884) was renowned for his lavish, Rubens-inspired paintings that blended historical grandeur with sensual allure, earning him the moniker "painter of happiness." This oil on canvas, measuring an impressive 62 3/8 x 37 1/4 inches, exemplifies his mastery of rich textures and vibrant colors, evoking the sumptuous atmosphere of Viennese high society during the Gründerzeit er...

About the Artist

Hans Makart · 1840–1884

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