Angel Dreaming Room
- Date:
- 1971
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
In this enigmatic print, Hiratsuka evokes an ethereal interior space — a dreaming room presided over by an angelic presence. The figure floats in a compressed architectural surround, the carving loose and expressionistic compared to his more disciplined temple prints. Made during his Washington years, it suggests the spiritual and symbolic territory he explored alongside his documentary subjects.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Angel Dreaming Room was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一) in 1971.
Angel Dreaming Room depicts religious and interiors.