Dreams and Fantasies no.1 1922

"Dreams and Fantasies no. 1" (1922) by Swedish artist Nils Dardel, is a whimsical and surreal work depicting a group of women in elegant attire observing a strange scene. The composition, set against a pale backdrop, features a young girl playing with a ball alongside a monkey dressed in a purple jacket, while a dog lies peacefully at the feet of the women. Dardel, known for his playful and fantastical imagery, captures the surreal atmosphere of dreams and the unpredictable nature of the subconscious mind in this work.