D Carleton-Smythe. Sing a song of sixpence
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D Carleton-Smythe. Sing a song of sixpence
Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye, Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie...
20th century
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this 20th-century photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection, we find D Carleton-Smythe, an intriguing figure, engrossed in the ancient art of singing a nursery rhyme while preparing a surprise feast. The image exudes an enchanting aura, as if transporting us back in time to a bygone era. Carleton-Smythe, dressed in regal attire, dons a crown adorned with jewels and a flowing robe, evoking the image of a king or queen. In one hand, he holds a golden scepter, while the other cradles a wooden fork, ready to partake in the culinary delight. A servant, dressed in traditional livery, stands by, holding a tray laden with a pie, its crust golden brown and flaky, while a soldier, clad in armour, stands guard. The scene is reminiscent of the popular English nursery rhyme, "Sing a Song of Sixpence," which tells the tale of a king who was surprised by a group of blackbirds as he enjoyed a pie filled with twenty-four blackbirds baked in rye. The rhyme goes, "Sing a song of sixpence, a pocket full of rye, Four and twenty blackbirds baked in a pie, When the pie was open, the birds began to sing." Carleton-Smythe, with a mischievous grin, seems to be relishing the moment of surprise, as if expecting the blackbirds to appear at any moment. The table is set with an array of food, including a sixpence coin, a nod to the rhyme's origins. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of wonder and delight, as if we are witnessing a magical moment frozen in time. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of nursery rhymes and the human connection to the stories and traditions they represent. It is a captivating glimpse into the past, a moment of whimsy and enchantment that continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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