Artwork
Visul lui Ulisse
Visul lui Ulisse is a print by the Impressionist artist Nicolae Vermont. It dates from 1893 and is held in the collection of the Colecție particulară - Elveția.
About this work
Overview
Nicolae Vermont’s 1893 canvas titled “Visul lui Ulisse” is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a tranquil landscape in which a solitary figure sits on a rock, looking toward a body of water, while additional figures occupy the distance amid architectural and arboreal elements.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure appears engaged in quiet contemplation, suggesting a moment of introspection or reverie. The surrounding characters, both standing and reclining, contribute to a narrative of communal leisure, set against a backdrop that blends natural and built environments.
Technique & Style
Vermont employs a muted palette that juxtaposes cool blues and greens of the sky and water with warm, earthy tones of stone and architecture. Layered brushwork creates atmospheric depth, while the composition balances foreground intimacy with a broader, open landscape.
History & Provenance
Created in 1893, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its presence in the museum aligns with the institution’s focus on cultural and regional visual heritage, preserving Vermont’s contribution to late‑19th‑century Romanian art.
Artist & collection
Artist
A Romanian realist painter and printmaker of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Nicolae Vermont made quiet, precise scenes of daily life.
