"Dream Allegory" by Julius Moessel (1872-1960). Oil on canvas. The size of the image is 44.5" by 54.5". The size of the framed painting is 52"wide by 62" tall. Moessel was a master surrealist artist and received numerous commissions in his career. An extensive Biography of his early 20th century. Highly esteemed Chicago artist/painter, widely exhibited.
The imagery is highly suggestive of many characters in the landscape, the Shinx, Buddha, Christ, a cast of people in a procession by the sphinx and characters of mythology abound in the story.
Moessel has a wide history and body of work mainly in Chicago when he was widely esteemed during the 40's-50s.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: age-appropriate and very good, large canvas in original frame, signed to the reverse with his address.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Brand: Julius Moessel; Artist: Julius Moessel; Designer: Julius Moessel; Styled After: Julius Moessel

Materials & Techniques:
Canvas, Paint

Details:
Art Subjects: Architecture, Figure, Landscape, Mythology
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; age-appropriate and very good, large canvas in original frame, signed to the reverse with his address.