The Exile's Dream
1856
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
1856
oil
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Dominant colour
The Exile's Dream is a 1856 oil by Viktor Madarász, a Biedermeier work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
In the painting, a man lies on the ground, his head resting on a bundle of cloth. He is dressed in a dark jacket and red pants, and his eyes are closed as if he is dreaming. Above him, a figure in a white robe with a halo appears, reaching out towards the man. The scene is set against a dark background, with the only light coming from the halo around the figure's head. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought and the figure above him watching over him. To learn more about the artist who created this work, look up Viktor Madarász.
