The Day Dream
To scale 31 x 21 in on the wall
Representative Hand-applied gesso embellishment
About the Artwork
Painted during the final phase of Rossetti's career, The Day Dream emerged from his decade-long artistic relationship with Jane Morris, wife of designer William Morris and Rossetti's frequent model and muse. The work represents the culmination of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's aesthetic philosophy, combining meticulous naturalistic detail with symbolic content drawn from literature and medieval romance. Rossetti spent three years perfecting this composition, creating multiple versions as he refined the complex interplay between figure and foliage. The painting's exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery in 1881 marked a triumph for the aging artist, with critics praising its synthesis of sensuality and spirituality. This work now stands as perhaps Rossetti's most psychologically complex portrait, embodying the Aesthetic Movement's pursuit of beauty as moral and spiritual truth.
Product Specifications
- Finished size
- 31 x 21 in
- Frame
- Gold, premium resin, mitred
- Canvas
- Heavyweight Fredrix poly/cotton
- Finish
- Hand-applied gesso embellishment
- Inks
- Archival HP Latex, 100-year colorfastness
- Stretcher
- Solid poplar, kiln dried
- Hanging
- Wire and dust cover fitted
- Item
- 1720321
Shipping, Returns & Care
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Care & Hanging
Every piece arrives ready to hang: wire hardware pre-installed, kraft paper dust cover, gallery-finished corners.
Hanging: Every painting ships with a double-nail courtesy hook rated for every size, Estate included.
Care: Dust lightly with a soft, dry cloth as needed. Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the colors. Avoid hanging in high-humidity environments (bathrooms with active showers). Our finish is durable but is not waterproof.
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