I have spread my dreams under your feet, 1931
“I have spread my dreams under your feet; / Tread softly because you tread on my dreams” —W. B. Yeats, “Aedh Wishes for the Cloths of Heaven” Peasants – Diego Rivera c.1931
Tag: painting
Surrender Dorothy, 1974
A 1986 photo shows the Beltway overpass, Mormon Temple in Kensington in the background Surrender Dorothy Since its dedication in 1974, silhouetting the D.C. Landscape with a emerald city esq vision, the Mormon Temple in Kensington has Read More …
The Witch’s Broom, 160AD
“At these magical assemblies, the witches never failed to dance; and in their dance they sing these words, ‘Har, har, divell divell, dance here dance here, plaie here plaie here, Sabbath, Sabbath.’ And whiles they sing and dance, ever one Read More …
No Dope, 1971
The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers #1 – 1971
Truly Wicked, 17th century
“All things truly wicked start from innocence.” -Ernest Hemingway Two musicians playing a guitar and a pipe with another figure – Northern Follower of Caravaggio – 17th century
How to Smoke a Joint, 1968
Zap Comix #0 – 1968 Help build a better America! Now, you don’t need a “shrink” to flush out karmic conjestion! Get Stoned! A modern miracle! Heres How! Smoke at least two of these every day for one year! Read More …
Ye Plants and Their Common Uses in Physick, 1739
“ye plants and their common uses in physick. Vol. I ” c.1739 A curious herbal, containing five hundred cuts of the most useful plants, which are now used in the practice of physick- J. Norse – c.1739 The Female Read More …
A grateful world to the dealer in happiness, 1844
“What signal?” The captain pointed towards the island, up the side of which ascended a volume of smoke, increasing as it rose. “Ah, yes,” he said, as if awaking from a dream. “Give it to me.” -Alexandre Dumas, the Count Read More …
Weed Burning, 1834
“Weed Burning” c.1834-1836
Hookah Girl Painting, 18th century
A girl smokes a hookah -unknown, India – dated “last quarter of 18th century”