The Blazing Tree, 1845
“I received a draft of a beautiful Tree penciled on a large sheet of white paper bearing ripe fruit I saw it plainly it looked very singular and curious to me. I have since learned that this tree grows in Read More …
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Fable of the Keyhole, 1870
Ancient Fable: Three men, one under the influence of alcohol, another steeped in opium, a third intoxicated by marihuana, arrived one night at the closed gates of a Persian city. “Let us break down the gates!” roared the drunkard. “Nay,” Read More …
The Turned On Army, 1968
The Turned On Army Despite frantic Pentagon attempts to keep the facts secret, it is becoming increasingly clear that America is less-than-proud possessor of a turned-on Army. Embarrassing as it may be to American officials, our soldiers have grown up Read More …
Smokers in the Interior, 1637
‘Smokers in the interior’ by David Teniers II in 1637
First Prize, 1973
“In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know And do the things I do, And if Read More …
Mystery of the Trinity, 1968
“Opium dreams: smoker with papal solider discovering the mystery of the Trinity in the breasts and the dove of a woman, with triangular hat jester behind” – Pablo Picasso, 1968 etching
Smoking Lover, 19th Century
“This abuna-e shows a woman smoking her pipe as she sits atop of her lover and reaches inside his kimono.” woodblock print, 19th Century “Abuna-e capture glimpses of nude or partially nude females involved in foreplay, bathing, washing their hair, Read More …
To Autumn, 1783
The San Francisco call, November 23, 1902 To Autumn O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stain’d With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit Beneath my shady roof; there thou may’st rest, And tune thy jolly voice Read More …
Quiet Smoke, 1907
“Quiet Smoke”. Hopi Farmer smoking with hoe, by Edward S. Curtis 1907
Popeye Double Bags, 1939
If there were doubts on Popeye’s stash, 1939 shows us Popeye double bags… King Comics #43, Popeye, Ship in a bottle, by David McKay, 1939