Daydream
1850
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
1850
oil
From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina
The painting features a woman sitting on the ground, her body angled to the right. She wears a white dress with a low neckline and a bow at the back, and her dark hair is styled in an updo. Her left arm rests on her lap, and her right arm is bent at the elbow, with her hand holding a pink flower. The woman's gaze is directed downward, and her facial expression is contemplative. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The painting's use of soft colors and gentle lighting creates a sense of calmness and serenity. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the use of glazing.