Dancing in a Dream

In Dancing in a Dream, Rosalie blurs the boundary between the sleeping world and the world of dreams. A woman rests with her head on a pillow while her body appears to dance through an imagined space. Her feet and those of her partner seem to stand on cloud-like rugs as a musician serenades the scene. A green dog, an orange cat, and brightly colored fish drift through the dreamscape while the moon bathes the entire scene in its gentle glow. Rather than following the rules of reality, the painting celebrates the freedom of the imagination. Familiar objects become symbols, memories mingle with fantasy, and every viewer is invited to discover a story uniquely their own. This painting has been sold and is part of a private collection.