Boy sitting on a stone wall looking at sheep
1911
Florence Harrison created this delightful scene for a 1911 edition of Christina Rossetti's 'Sing-Song: A Nursery Rhyme Book,' blending Art Nouveau elegance with childhood whimsy. A young boy in a bright red jacket perches on a rustic stone wall, gazing down at a flock of fluffy white sheep who seem to be scolding him. A floating scroll of text reveals the sheep's sassy warning: 'Don't come too near us please, for you're the glutton, that likes hot mutton.' Set against a warm, golden sunset with a curious cow watching from the distance, the artwork perfectly captures a moment where childhood curiosity meets nature's defensive humor.