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"When the Kye Come Hame" - drawn by G. Dodgson, 1854. Creator: M. Jackson. "When the Kye Come Hame" - drawn by G. Dodgson, 1854. Creator: M. Jackson
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"When the Kye Come Hame" - drawn by G. Dodgson, 1854. Creator: M. Jackson. "When the Kye Come Hame" - drawn by G. Dodgson, 1854. Creator: M. Jackson
"When the Kye Come Hame" - drawn by G. Dodgson, 1854. Cows coming in at the end of the day, illustration to a song written in Scots by James Hogg. From the "Book of Scottish Songs" - National Illustrated Library. "Come, all ye jolly shepherds That whistle through the glen, I'll tell ye of a secret That courtiers dinna ken. What is the greatest bliss That the tongue o man can name ? Tis to woo a bonnie lassie When the kye come hame. When the kye come hame, When the kye come hame, Tween the gloamin and the mirk, When the kye come hame"'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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a captivating illustration drawn by George Dodgson in 1854, is a visual representation of the popular Scots song penned by James Hogg. This enchanting artwork, created by M. Jackson for the "Book of Scottish Songs" in the National Illustrated Library, has been preserved in the annals of history through the pages of the "Illustrated London News." The image portrays a serene and idyllic scene of cows making their way home at the end of the day. The sun is setting, casting a warm glow over the rolling hills and lush pastures. The cows, with their large, expressive eyes, seem to be in sync with the rhythm of the setting sun, as they follow their shepherd through the twilight. The scene is reminiscent of the lyrics of the poem, which celebrate the simple pleasures of rural life. The lines "What is the greatest bliss That the tongue of man can name? 'Tis to woo a bonnie lassie When the kye come hame" encapsulate the essence of the moment - the joy and anticipation of returning home to loved ones after a long day's work. The image is a testament to the enduring appeal of rural life and the romanticism of the Scottish countryside. It captures the essence of a bygone era, where the rhythms of nature and the simple pleasures of rural life held sway over the daily existence of the people. The engraving, with its intricate details and beautiful shading, is a masterclass in the art of black and white illustration, transporting us back in time to a world of simple pleasures and enduring romance.
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