Dreaming 1854
by Padre Art
Title
Dreaming 1854
Artist
Padre Art
Medium
Photograph - Photo Art
Description
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
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April 20th, 2015
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