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I Will Sing You a Song Though Its Not Very Long - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
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I Will Sing You a Song Though Its Not Very Long - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration
A medieval lady seated at an organ is singing a rather cruel song with a group of smug-looking children while a boy laboriously pumps the wind into the instrument, looking thoroughly miserable, no doubt thinking he is the boy in question.
" I will sing you a song though its not very long - Of the wood-cock and the sparrow - Of the little dog that burned his tail - And the little boy that must be whipt to-morrow."
From " Nursery Rhymes - Ridicula Rediviva" illustrated by J.E. Rogers, with chromolith printing by R. Clay Sons & Taylor and published in London in 1876 by Macmillan and Co
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Fantasy Music Nursery Rhyme Organist Text
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This print takes us back to the Victorian era, where nursery rhymes were a popular form of entertainment for children. The illustration depicts a medieval lady seated at an organ, her voice resonating through the room as she sings a rather cruel song. Surrounding her are smug-looking children, seemingly amused by the lyrics being sung. However, amidst this scene of mirth and amusement, there is one boy who stands out from the rest. He can be seen laboriously pumping wind into the instrument, his expression filled with misery and exhaustion. It's as if he believes himself to be the subject of this dark rhyme. The nursery rhyme itself speaks of whimsical tales - from woodcocks and sparrows to a little dog that burned its tail. But it also hints at consequences for misbehavior in the mention of "the little boy that must be whipt tomorrow". Illustrated by J. E. Rogers and printed using chromolith printing techniques by R. Clay Sons & Taylor in 1876 London, this piece captures both fantasy and reality within its frame. It showcases not only the joyous nature of music but also highlights societal norms prevalent during that time. With its intricate details and historical significance, this print serves as a reminder of how art can transport us to different eras while evoking emotions that resonate across generations.
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