Framed Print : The Doctors dream
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The Doctors dream
Having fallen asleep in a room lined with books, Dr Syntax dreams that the books have grown wings and heads of various acquaintances and are flying around above him. Date: 1813
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Asleep D Ream Doctor Fallen Grown Heads Lined Sleeping Syntax Wings
22"x18" Modern Frame
Add a whimsical touch to your home décor with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "The Doctor's Dream" by Mary Evans Prints Online. This enchanting 1813 illustration by William Heath depicts Dr. Syntax dreaming of books coming to life, with wings and heads of various acquaintances. Each print is carefully framed and ready to hang, adding a delightful and imaginative conversation starter to any room. Elevate your interior design with this unique and charming piece of art.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this image from 1813, titled "The Doctor's Dream," the renowned English caricaturist and poet, William Combe, invites us into the surreal world of Dr. Syntax's slumber. The doctor lies peacefully asleep in a cozy room, surrounded by an impressive collection of books that line the walls. However, as the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, our imagination is captured by the unusual sight unfolding before us. In Dr. Syntax's dream, the books have come to life. Their pages have transformed into wings, allowing them to take flight above the unsuspecting sleeper. Each book sports a head, bearing the likeness of various acquaintances and characters known to Dr. Syntax. The room, once filled with the quiet solace of knowledge, is now alive with the lively chatter and banter of the flying books. The scene is a delightful representation of the power of the imagination and the endless possibilities it holds. The books, symbols of wisdom and knowledge, take on a new life, reminding us that even the most mundane objects can be transformed into something extraordinary in our dreams. The Doctor, oblivious to the spectacle above him, remains peacefully asleep, a testament to the freedom and whimsy of the human mind. This fascinating print, created by the talented hand of William Combe, offers a glimpse into the world of dreams and the boundless creativity that lies within us all. It is a reminder that even in the quietest of moments, our minds can soar to the most extraordinary heights.
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