A Eunuch's Dream 1874

"A Eunuch's Dream," painted in 1874 by Jean Lecomte du Nouÿ, depicts a sleeping eunuch on a rooftop overlooking a nighttime cityscape. The ethereal figures of a woman and a child are seen floating above him, suggesting a dreamlike state. The painting uses detailed brushstrokes and a realistic style to capture the scene with a sense of mystery and wonder. The work reflects the popularity of Orientalist themes in 19th-century European art, which often idealized and romanticized the Middle East.