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Slumber Collection (#2)

"Slumber: A Journey Through the World of Dreams" Embark on a whimsical journey through the realm of slumber, where imagination and tranquility intertwine

Background imageSlumber Collection: Leopard (Panthera pardus)

Leopard (Panthera pardus)
A young Leopard sleeps in the fork of a large tree. Kruger National Park, South Africa

Background imageSlumber Collection: Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Background imageSlumber Collection: Polar Bear Sleeping In The Snow; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Polar Bear Sleeping In The Snow; Churchill Manitoba Canada

Background imageSlumber Collection: Two Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) Using Each Other For Pillows As They Sleep Blissfully;

Two Polar Bears (Ursus Maritimus) Using Each Other For Pillows As They Sleep Blissfully; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageSlumber Collection: A Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Resting With Its Eyes Closed; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

A Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Resting With Its Eyes Closed; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageSlumber Collection: Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Has His Eyes Closed During A Very Peaceful Sleep; Churchill

Polar Bear (Ursus Maritimus) Has His Eyes Closed During A Very Peaceful Sleep; Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Background imageSlumber Collection: A Baby Asleep On A Pillar

A Baby Asleep On A Pillar

Background imageSlumber Collection: Resurrection ca 1465 White tempera brush brown wash

Resurrection ca 1465 White tempera brush brown wash
Artokoloro

Background imageSlumber Collection: Source Size = 3777 x 5020

Source Size = 3777 x 5020
" NINETY THREE" THE DUNGEON; Cimourdain advanced as noiselessly as possible, moved closer, and looked down upon Gauvain; the glance of a mother watching her nurslings slumber could not have

Background imageSlumber Collection: Advert for Ladye Jayne slumber helmet 1934

Advert for Ladye Jayne slumber helmet 1934
Beauty sleep every night. Always wear a Ladye Jayne during sleep and especially after a wave-set. It will keep your hair continually in good trim

Background imageSlumber Collection: The Old Curiosity Shop, Nell in the shop

The Old Curiosity Shop, Nell in the shop
The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens, first published in the weekly serial Master Humphreys Clock from 1840 to 1841 and then as its own book in 1841

Background imageSlumber Collection: Saintly sweetheart in the dreams of this slumbering soldier

Saintly sweetheart in the dreams of this slumbering soldier
" The Dream" A typical English country garden, timbered house and a saintly sweetheart inhabit the dreams of this slumbering soldier

Background imageSlumber Collection: Beauty Sleep

Beauty Sleep
An attractive young woman catches up on her beauty sleep

Background imageSlumber Collection: Jesus Leaves the Tomb

Jesus Leaves the Tomb
He quits the tomb while the soldiers slumber - from a 13th century German psalter

Background imageSlumber Collection: Girls Night In

Girls Night In
A girl combs her long blonde hair at her dressing table and confides in her best friend during a girls night in

Background imageSlumber Collection: Christmas Dream 1874

Christmas Dream 1874
A girl, wrapped up warm in coat, muff, hat & scarf, despite sitting by the fire, dreams of the delights of Christmas to come. Imps play with puddings & crackers

Background imageSlumber Collection: Girl Dreams of Wedding

Girl Dreams of Wedding
A fair haired maiden reclining on a day-bed sleeps and dreams of her wedding day where she stands with her betrothed and the parson at the altar. Will her dream come true?

Background imageSlumber Collection: Boy Tickles Sleepy Girl

Boy Tickles Sleepy Girl
A naughty little boy mischievously tickles the ear of a sleeping girl with a long straw. A naughty kitten mirrors his behaviour as it torments a bird in a cage




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"Slumber: A Journey Through the World of Dreams" Embark on a whimsical journey through the realm of slumber, where imagination and tranquility intertwine. From Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting illustration in "The Allies of Santa Claus, " to Arthur Rackham's ethereal depiction of "Sleeping Beauty, " let these timeless artworks transport you to a land where dreams come alive. In John Hassall's Imperial Airways poster, we glimpse the allure of travel as passengers surrender to peaceful sleep amidst clouds and stars. Meanwhile, Pauline Baynes' portrayal of "Fairy Tales of Summer - Sleeping Beauty" invites us into a world where magic and beauty reign supreme. But slumber is not limited to fairy tales alone; it touches every aspect of our lives. In 1932, helmets scientifically shaped for optimal comfort remind us that even during restful nights, we seek perfection in every detail. Artistic masterpieces like "Mother and Child" by an unknown artist evoke tender moments when slumber becomes a sanctuary shared between loved ones. And who can forget Shakespeare's iconic play? An illustration from "The Tempest" reminds us that even within fantastical stories, sleep holds its own significance. Nursery rhymes such as "Sleepy Head slow (Come Lets to Bed)" and "Greedy Nan (Come Lets to Bed)" capture the innocence and joy found in bedtime routines—a time when little ones succumb willingly to sweet dreams. As William Wordsworth once wrote, childhood is akin to a bough where slumber buds and blossoms without number, and is here that each flower grows—each dream taking flight with boundless potential. So embrace the call for restful nights while remembering that few truly appreciate its power until they rise again with renewed vigor. Slumber beckons us all; it bestows upon us respite from reality—a chance for our souls to wander freely through the tapestry of dreams.