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A Nightmare, (oil on canvas)
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A Nightmare, (oil on canvas)
652162 A Nightmare, (oil on canvas) by Holst, Theodor M. von (1810-44); 151.7x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Nightmare. Theodor M. von Holst (1810-1844). Oil on canvas. 151.7 x 91.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22426236
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082012upload Afraid Arched Architectural Feature Archway Behaviour British Art British Pictures 1500 1850 Darkness Doorway Dream Dream Like Dreaming Dreamtime Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Eerie Evil Five People Frightening Gesture Gesturing Ghost Ghostly Grasping Hand Gesture Hand Movement Haunt Haunted Haunter Haunting Magic Magical Medium Group Medium Group Of People Negative Concept Nightmare Nocturnal Occult Petrified Phantom Pose Posed Posing Residence Shape Shaped Spiral Spooky Supernatural Temperament Ugliness Ugly Wicked Worried Worry Worrying 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Fear Holst
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A Nightmare
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is a haunting and eerie oil painting that captures the essence of fear and darkness. Created by British artist Theodor M. von Holst in the early nineteenth century, this masterpiece measures 151.7 x 91.5 cm and resides in a private collection. The painting depicts a woman standing at the entrance of a residence, her hand gesturing towards an arch-shaped door. Her posture exudes worry and petrification as she appears to be trapped in a dream-like nightmare. The artist's use of spirals and negative concepts adds to the overall sense of wickedness and supernatural presence. The composition is filled with symbolism, from the ghostly figure lurking behind the woman to the medium group of people posing ominously nearby. The architecture itself takes on an otherworldly quality, adding to its mysterious allure. Holst's mastery lies in his ability to convey emotions through brushstrokes, capturing both physical beauty and inner turmoil within his subjects. This particular piece explores themes of occultism and nocturnal fears, leaving viewers captivated by its dark allure. As we gaze upon "A Nightmare" we are transported into a realm where nightmares come alive, reminding us of our own deepest fears while showcasing Holst's exceptional talent as an artist.
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