Curly Locks

1880s

This charming illustration brings the old English nursery rhyme 'Curly Locks' to life with a delightful touch of irony. While the song promises the beloved she 'shall not wash dishes, nor feed the swine,' the artist has humorously surrounded the suitor with a whole herd of pigs, and the woman stands in the doorway holding a dish, suggesting a very different reality! The delicate floral borders of lilies and vines frame the scene in a classic Art Nouveau style, turning a simple children's song into a romantic, pastoral moment from the 1880s.

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