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Then I can t marry you, my pretty maid!, c1882. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
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Then I can t marry you, my pretty maid!, c1882. Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Then I can t marry you, my pretty maid!, c1882. Where are you going, my pretty maid? I m going a milking, sir, she said. May I go with you, my pretty maid? You re kindly welcome, sir, she said. What is your fortune, my pretty maid? My face is my fortune, sir, she said. Then I won t marry you, my pretty maid. Nobody asked you, sir, she said. From " The Milkmaid", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott. [c1882]
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This charming print captures a scene from the 19th-century book illustration "The Milkmaid" by Randolph Caldecott. The image depicts a romantic encounter between a gentleman and a milkmaid in the idyllic countryside of Victorian Britain. The man, captivated by the beauty of the pretty maid, asks if he can accompany her on her milking duties. With grace and politeness, she welcomes him along. As they walk through the fields, curiosity leads him to inquire about her fortune. In response, she confidently declares that her face is her fortune. Surprised by this unconventional answer, he playfully states that he cannot marry someone solely based on their looks. Unfazed by his remark, she boldly retorts that nobody asked for his opinion on marriage. Caldecott's illustration beautifully captures this light-hearted exchange between two individuals from different social classes who find themselves drawn to each other amidst their daily routines. Through vibrant colors and meticulous attention to detail, Caldecott brings this delightful nursery rhyme to life. This print not only showcases Caldecott's artistic talent but also serves as a window into Victorian society and its notions of romance and social class. It reminds us of simpler times when encounters like these could spark unexpected connections in the midst of everyday life in rural Britain.
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