Shakespeare/Sommernachtstraum 1964

"Shakespeare/Sommernachtstraum" is a 1964 lithograph by Hungarian artist Imre Reiner (1900-1987). This expressive print captures the fantastical and dreamlike nature of Shakespeare's play "A Midsummer Night's Dream" through a swirling, gestural style. The figures are elongated and distorted, while the moon dominates the composition, casting an ethereal glow. The work embodies the themes of illusion, transformation, and the power of the subconscious. Reiner's use of bold black lines and stark contrasts creates a sense of drama and immediacy, inviting the viewer to engage with the play's magical world.