Dreams 1863

"Dreams" is a painting by the British artist Frederick William Burton, completed in 1863. The painting depicts a young girl, likely in her late teens, with long, flowing auburn hair, reclining on a luxurious, patterned green cushion. She holds a bouquet of pink flowers, perhaps symbolic of innocence and youth, while her pensive expression suggests a world of thought and dreams. This painting, with its careful attention to detail and realistic depiction of the subject, exemplifies the Pre-Raphaelite style, a movement known for its emphasis on beauty and naturalism.