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QUEEN VICTORIA CARTOON. A Royal Nursery Rhyme for 1860. The birth of another son
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QUEEN VICTORIA CARTOON. A Royal Nursery Rhyme for 1860. The birth of another son
QUEEN VICTORIA CARTOON.
A Royal Nursery Rhyme for 1860. The birth of another son, Prince Alfred, in 1844, suggested a humorous application of the old nursery rhyme to the English cartoonist, John Leech
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1844 Alfred Birth Child Heir Leech Mother Nursery Rhyme Politics Prince Queen Victoria Victorian
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This historical print captures a whimsical cartoon depiction of Queen Victoria and her newborn son, Prince Alfred, in 1844. Created by the talented English cartoonist John Leech, this artwork playfully applies an old nursery rhyme to the royal family's joyful occasion. The birth of another heir to the throne inspired Leech to reimagine the famous nursery rhyme "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe" with a regal twist. In this delightful illustration, Queen Victoria takes on the role of the old woman while her growing brood fills up each window and door of an extravagant shoe-shaped residence. With his artistic skill and clever sense of humor, Leech brings together politics and childhood nostalgia in this Victorian-era masterpiece. The image not only celebrates the arrival of Prince Alfred but also reflects societal fascination with royalty during that time. As we gaze upon this vintage print today, it serves as a charming reminder of both historical events and timeless childhood tales. It transports us back to an era where queens ruled nations and nursery rhymes sparked imagination. Let us appreciate how art can capture moments from history while infusing them with creativity and joy.
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