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Old King Cole was a merry old soul / And a merry old soul was he. / He called for his pipe
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Old King Cole was a merry old soul / And a merry old soul was he. / He called for his pipe
Old King Cole was a merry old soul/ And a merry old soul was he./He called for his pipe and he called for his bowl/And he called for his fiddlers three. King Cole is smoking a hookah and is serenaded by his three violinists who are being conducted by a parrot. Illustration by the English artist Walter Crane (1845-1915) for a book of nursery rhymes Sing a Song of Sixpence (London, 1866). Colour-printed wood engraving
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1866 Artist Book Colour Printed Conducted Crane Juvenile King Literature Merry Nursery Parrot Pipe Rhymes Sing Smoking Song Soul Walter Wood 1845 1915 Cole Fiddlers Hookah Sixpence Violinists
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In this whimsical and vibrant illustration by English artist Walter Crane, we are transported into the enchanting world of nursery rhymes. The scene depicts the jovial Old King Cole, a merry old soul indeed. With his pipe in hand and a mischievous twinkle in his eye, he calls for his beloved hookah and bowl. Surrounded by three talented violinists, who happen to be colorful parrots themselves, King Cole is treated to a delightful serenade. As the feathered musicians play their melodious tunes under the guidance of a conducting parrot perched on a branch above them, joy fills the air. Crane's masterful use of color-printed wood engraving brings this charming moment to life with its vivid hues and intricate details. Each stroke captures the essence of merriment and music that resonates from this timeless nursery rhyme. This artwork was created as an illustration for "Sing a Song of Sixpence" a book filled with beloved nursery rhymes published in London back in 1866. It showcases Crane's talent for bringing literature to visual delight while immersing readers young and old into imaginative worlds. As we gaze upon this print, we can't help but feel drawn into King Cole's cheerful realm where music reigns supreme – reminding us all to embrace our inner childlike spirit and find joy in life's simplest pleasures.
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