The Dream



"The Dream" (Le Rêve) by Pablo Picasso is one of his most famous and important works during the surrealist period. Here are the details:

Basic Information about the Painting

Artist: Pablo Picasso
Location: It is part of a private collection and has been sold at auctions several times, most notably in 2013.

"The Dream" (Le Rêve) is one of a series of paintings Picasso created for his lover, Marie-Thérèse Walter, who was a major inspiration for him during that time. Picasso painted this work when he was 50 years old, while Marie-Thérèse was 22. This painting reflects their emotional relationship, showing Marie-Thérèse in a dreamy, relaxed state.

In the painting, Marie-Thérèse is depicted sitting in an armchair, her eyes closed, in a calm, dreamlike posture.

What distinguishes this painting is Picasso's cubist and surrealist style, where the figure appears to be drawn from different angles simultaneously. If you look closely, you’ll notice that Marie-Thérèse’s face is split into two halves: one shows her profile, and the other shows her face from the front.

"The Dream" is considered a representation of repressed desires and emotions, reflecting Picasso's intimate relationship with Marie-Thérèse. There is also an implicit element that reflects Picasso’s thoughts on love and the body, as the abstract lines and shapes in the painting are thought to carry subtle sexual connotations.

The painting combines elements of surrealism and cubism, showcasing Picasso's mastery in pushing the boundaries of traditional art.

The painting was sold in 2013 for $155 million to businessman Steven Cohen, making it one of the most expensive paintings in history.

In 2006, the painting was damaged when it was accidentally knocked over by its previous owner, billionaire Steve Wynn, while showing it to friends. He later had it restored at a significant cost.




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