Dreaming woman
1875
While Lawrence Alma-Tadema is famous for his sun-drenched paintings of ancient Rome, this etching titled 'Dromende vrouw' (Dreaming Woman) shows a moodier, narrative side. It illustrates a scene from Walter Scott's poetry, specifically referencing the characters Lady Janet and May Jean. A woman sleeps deeply while a large-winged figure kneels beside her bed, seemingly guiding her dreams, while a ghostly face peers down from the dark rafters above. The handwritten Dutch text at the bottom confirms this was a book illustration, proving that even Neoclassical masters loved a good literary mystery.
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