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Want to Play by Jim Dratfield

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This captivating artwork presents two dogs in a quiet, sepia-toned garden scene rendered in a muted and warm color palette that creates a nostalgic and contemplative atmosphere. The piece is categorized as Photography, specifically falling under Animal Portraits, and embodies a Vintage aesthetic that makes it perfect for a cozy, curated home environment.

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54" wide rolls with virtually unlimited length. A 3:2 portrait at full width prints at 54 x 81.

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Made to order

Each print is produced fresh to your chosen size and material instead of pulled from old warehouse inventory.

Ships rolled in a tube

Every print ships unframed and unstretched, rolled in a protective tube. You choose how to finish it -- frame it, stretch it, or install it your way.

Large format ready

54" wide rolls with virtually unlimited length. A 3:2 portrait at full width prints at 54 x 81 -- designer-scale wall art with no compromises.

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Want to Play
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This captivating artwork presents two dogs in a quiet, sepia-toned garden scene rendered in a muted and warm color palette that creates a nostalgic and contemplative atmosphere. The piece is categorized as Photography, specifically falling under Animal Portraits, and embodies a Vintage aesthetic that makes it perfect for a cozy, curated home environment.

Art Historian's Take
Jim Dratfield — "Want to Play". This photograph presents a compelling dialogue between the artificial and the organic, a theme that resonates within the broader context of conceptual photography. The work aligns with a tradition of staged, narrative imagery that emerged in the late 20th century, where the artist constructs a scene to explore specific ideas about identity, memory, and the human condition. The composition is characterized by a deliberate asymmetry, with the larger, static ceramic figure on the left creating a powerful visual anchor, while the smaller, more dynamic real dog on the right introduces a sense of life and potential movement. This balance of stillness and life is further emphasized by the use of a sepia toning, a technique that transcends mere aesthetic choice to function as a powerful narrative device, evoking a sense of the past and imbuing the scene with a melancholic, almost cinematic quality. The color palette is restrained and harmonious, with the warm, earthy tones creating a unified visual field that draws the viewer's eye across the frame. The low contrast level and the soft focus contribute to a dreamlike atmosphere, allowing the viewer to engage with the image on a more emotional and contemplative level. The photograph's interpretive significance lies in its ability to transform a simple garden scene into a richly layered meditation on the nature of representation, the passage of time, and the enduring bond between humans and their animal companions. It is a work that invites quiet reflection, challenging the viewer to consider the stories behind the objects and figures that populate our lives.
Subject
Best Rooms
Living room • Bedroom • Entryway • Home office
Visual Style
Mood
Calm• Nostalgic• Whimsical• Contemplative
Palette
SepiaDark brown• Muted and warm
Temperature
Warm • Medium contrast
Energy
Works With
Warm white • Greige • Soft beige • Light blush
Pairs With
Wooden or metal frames • Neutral or light-colored walls • Vintage-style furniture • Textured throw pillows
Emotional Use
Creates a calming focal point • Evokes a sense of nostalgia • Supports a cozy • Reflective interior

Composition
Asymmetric
Recommended Size
Medium visual weight• Best at 16x20" - 36x48"
Viewing
Close to mid-range • Visible at mid-range detail

Secondary
Minimalist homeowners • New construction buyers • Renters seeking temporary decor

Trend
Vintage • Stable • Mature
Longevity
Low risk

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Decorus Art • Sarasota, FL
Part No.
25491i
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SID21012 • View collection →
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Premium Poster Paper

Gloss finish with vivid color reproduction. An efficient choice for hospitality projects, large art packages, and everyday design installs.

Weight216 g/m² (8.1 mil)
FinishGloss
Opacity98%
Brightness92% ISO / 90 TAPPI
Whiteness115 CIE
Ink systemUV-cured pigment
CertificationFSC-certified
Decor Canvas

Poly-cotton blend with a high white point for enhanced color gamut. Ships rolled for finishing flexibility—gallery wrap, float frame, or traditional stretch.

Composition65% polyester, 35% cotton
Weight360 g/m² (11 oz)
Thickness19 mil
FinishSatin
Bleed3″ mirrored + trim box
All prints include a trim box and required copyright information printed as a small line at the bottom of the image.

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Beverly Fields
Great quality prints

I took a chance and ordered and I’m glad I did. The prints arrived quickly and were well packaged, no damage. The colors and quality of paper look better than expected. I’m very satisfied and would order again. Thank you for great customer service.

Thank you for the kind words, we really appreciate you giving us a shot. Glad to hear everything arrived safely and exceeded expectations. Looking forward to working with you again.

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Wildflower Field
Deborah Butler
Love the artwork

The colors are great for our room. We needed something with the dark teal color. Love the artwork. The artwork however was almost ruined. The delivery person put it out on front stoop in the pouring rain. I would suggest that Decorus put the tube into sealed plastic before inserting into the shipping box.

Hi Deborah,

Thank you for the feedback, we really appreciate it—and I’m glad to hear the artwork and colors worked well for your space.

I’m sorry to hear about the delivery experience, that’s always frustrating when carriers leave packages exposed like that.

Since your order and your feedback, we took a big look at how we were packaging prints and ran with your feedback. Since the end of last year we all prints are now rolled and placed inside a protective plastic sleeve before going into the tube, which is then placed in the box, which helps prevent issues like moisture exposure during transit.

We appreciate you calling that out, it’s exactly the kind of feedback that helps us improve.

Cheers,
Shane

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Atlantic Shuffle
Jeanette Vertentes
Atlantic Shuffle

awesome quality and color representation

My wife loves giraffes

How could I not add to her collection with this hilarious picture of a giraffe? She loves it.

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Cape Cod Bicycle
Kimberly D Wold
Darling

I really love this print and plan to give it as a gift for Mother's Day ❤️💐

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O Happy Day
Kimberly D Wold
Fun

I wish I had ordered a larger print of this one. I think it will still be cute in my master bathroom. I really love the whimsy.

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Blue Vase
Kimberly D Wold
Lovely

This print was so pretty, I am excited to find a perfect frame for it!

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Accent Chair
Julie Young
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We love the Decorus furniture covers! They save time to make our logistics team more efficient and protect our inventory to help it last longer. BY Design Home Staging

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How will my print arrive?

Your print arrives unframed and unstretched, rolled in a protective tube. No frame, no stretcher bars, no mounting -- just the printed material. You choose how to finish it.

Does this come framed or stretched?

No. Every print ships unframed and unstretched, rolled in a tube. This is the print only -- you take it to a local frame shop, stretch it yourself, or have your designer install it however you like.

Does your canvas prints come with a bleed for stretching?

Yes, by default all Canvas Prints come standard with a 3" mirrored bleed.

Do you produce this yourselves?

Yes. Every print is produced in-house at our studio in Sarasota, Florida.

What is the difference between materials?

Poster is smooth and cost-efficient, fine art is the most elevated paper choice with rich detail, and canvas adds textural softness and painterly depth. All three ship unframed and unstretched.

Do you do custom sizes?

Yes, we do custom sizes. Please send your part number and the custom size and substrate you are looking to have printed and we can quote you the price or build you a draft order. Please send inquiries to info@decorus.art

Do you modify or crop images?

Do you need us to alter an image ratio, artist signature, change color, or other image manipulation? There is a flat $25 design fee. If the image ratio is staying the same and you just need a size not listed, please email us at info@decorus.art or tell us in chat and we can add that option to our website. There is no charge for the same ratio in a size not listed.

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All sales are final due to the nature of print on demand. However, we do accept returns in cases of manufacturing defects or delivery of the wrong item. Please contact us immediately if you receive a defective or incorrect item.

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To see other sizes we are capable of printing while matching the original ratio, please use our Image Aspect Calculator and plug in the original size to show other options which may not be listed.