Romanticism
Dickens' Dream
by Robert William Buss, 1870
Dickens' Dream (1870) is a magic realism painting by Robert William Buss, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Charles Dickens Museum.
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Robert William Buss
- Year
- 1870
- Movement
- Romanticism
- Original
- Charles Dickens Museum
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Dickens' Dream by Robert William Buss (1870) depicts Charles Dickens, dream, desk. The original hangs in the Charles Dickens Museum.
Your ArtLogia Dickens' Dream is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Romanticism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Robert William Buss (1804–1875) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Robert William Buss hang in collections such as the Charles Dickens Museum.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Robert William Buss (1804–1875)
Robert William Buss (1804–1875) was a British painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Robert William Buss hang in collections such as the Charles Dickens Museum.
More by Robert William BussQuestions
Is this Dickens' Dream reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Dickens' Dream is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Dickens' Dream?
The original by Robert William Buss (1870) is in the Charles Dickens Museum. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 36 × 48", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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