Yon Collection

Wake! for the sun behind yon Eastern height has chased the session of the stars from night
3086255 Wake! for the sun behind yon Eastern height has chased the session of the stars from night, illustration from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, published 1909 (colour litho) by Dulac

Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire
3086249 Heav'n but the Vision of fulfill'd Desire, And Hell the Shadow of a Soul on fire, Cast on the Darkness into which Ourselves, So late emerg'd from, shall so soon expire

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Zurab Getsadze

The Magic City stands on yon hill - if it hasnt vanished it stands there still... Date: 1909

Wake! For The Sun Behind Yon Eastern Height Has Chased The Session Of The Stars From Night. Illustration By Edmund Dulac From The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam, Published 1909

Heav n But The Vision Of Fulfill d Desire, And Hell The Shadow Of A Soul On Fire, Cast On The Darkness Into Which Ourselves, So Late Emerg d From, Shall So Soon Expire

Status silhouette of Angkor Wat in sunrise, Cambodia

Stag Silhouetted
A stag stands silhouetted against the evening sky, while a full moon rises beyond yon stately home whose residents are even now planning to hunt it on the morrow

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. French troops taking trains
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian. French troops taking trains in Paris

Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. from Paris to the French tro
Franco-Prussian War. 1870-1871. Conflict between the Second French Empire and the German states of the North German Confederation led by the Kingdom of Prussian. French troops taking trains in Paris

Angkor wat in silhouette
Status silhouette of Angkor Wat in sunrise, the best time in the morning at Siem Reap, Cambodia

[Yatsushi chikurin no shichikenjin sono yon?], Parody of the seven sages of the bamboo grove. Kubo, Shunman, 1757-1820, artist, [between 1804 and 1810], 1 print : woodcut, color; 21.2 x 28.1 cm

Yon Yonson, direction of Thall & Kennedy. A Minnesota lumber camp in mid-winter, the grandest natural picture ever presented on the stage. Composite scenes of character Yon Yonson at a lumber camp

Yon Yonson. Date c1899

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"Yon: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of Yon, also known as The Magic City. From the Franco-Prussian War in 1870-1871 to the captivating illustrations by Edmund Dulac from "The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, " this place is a tapestry woven with history and art. In one corner, we witness French troops taking trains during the war, their determination shining through. As they travel from Paris to join their fellow soldiers on the front lines, bravery fills the air. But let us not forget about beauty amidst chaos. The sunrise over Angkor Wat in Cambodia casts a mesmerizing silhouette against heaven's canvas. It reminds us that even in troubled times, nature's splendor can offer solace and hope. Speaking of silhouettes, a majestic stag stands tall against an ethereal backdrop. Its presence symbolizes strength and resilience—a reminder that challenges can be overcome with grace. As day breaks on Yon's horizon once again, we are called upon to awaken our senses. "Wake. For The Sun Behind Yon Eastern Height Has Chased The Session Of The Stars From Night. " These words echo through time like whispers from ancient poets who understood life's fleeting nature. "Heav'n but the vision of fulfill'd desire. . " In these profound lines lies a truth about human existence—our dreams shape our reality. And yet, there is also darkness within ourselves—a soul set ablaze with passion or torment—the shadow of hell cast upon our journey through life. Amidst it all stands Angkor Wat in silhouette—an architectural marvel steeped in mystery and grandeur. Its ancient walls hold secrets untold; its majesty speaks volumes about human ingenuity across centuries. And finally, a playful parody titled "[Yatsushi chikurin no shichikenjin sono yon?]" invites us to ponder the wisdom of the seven sages of the bamboo.