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April 21st, 2015 - 06:43 AM

Dreaming 1854

Dreaming 1854 is the newest restoration to be reproduced in high resolution for superior quality enlargements and is available now in our '18th and 19th Century Japanese Prints' gallery ~ Featuring vintage art & Ukiyo-e of Japan . . .

"Dreaming 1854" . . . This vintage Ukiyo-e image shows the Dreamer resting on pillows and futon while dreaming of the 'Floating Bridge of Dreams'. Those familiar with the tale of Genji will recognize the poem in the image as a pun on the last chapter. The original image is signed Toyokuni ga (painted by Yoyokuni). A page of the series, Inaka Genji. From an original 19th century (1854) woodcut by Utagawa Toyokuni. All Rights Reserved © 2015 padre art




This handsome woodcut can be found ~ with more vintage art & Ukiyo-e, lovingly restored and available now as designs for unique gift ideas ~ at our online shop, 'Padre Art Prints' . . . Dreaming 1854

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