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Jack Sprat Could Eat No Fat - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

Jack Sprat Could Eat No Fat - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration


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Jack Sprat Could Eat No Fat - Victorian nursery rhyme illustration

A fat woman (wearing a monstrous headdress) and her thin husband unequally share a meal while a servant brings them some drinks.
" Jack Sprat could eat no fat - His wife could eat no lean - And so betwixt them both - They lick d the platter clean."
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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In this Victorian nursery rhyme illustration, we are transported back in time to witness the peculiar dining habits of Jack Sprat and his wife. The scene unfolds with a fat woman, adorned with an extravagant headdress, seated beside her thin husband at a lavishly set table. As they prepare to indulge in their meal, it becomes evident that their appetites couldn't be more different. The contrast between the two figures is striking; while Jack Sprat could eat no fat, his wife could eat no lean. This incongruity is emphasized by their unequal portions on the platter before them. Yet despite these disparities, they find harmony in sharing their culinary experience together. A servant dutifully attends to the couple's needs, bringing them refreshing drinks as they enjoy their feast. The intricate details of this illustration come alive through chromolith printing techniques employed by R. Clay Sons & Taylor during that era. This whimsical depiction from "Nursery Rhymes - Ridicula Rediviva" not only captures our attention but also invites contemplation on themes of equality and balance within relationships. It serves as a reminder that even when faced with differences or limitations, there can still be joy found in shared experiences and mutual understanding – just like Jack Sprat and his wife licking the platter clean after enjoying their unique meal together.

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