Canvas Print : Dish & Spoon / Hey Diddle
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Dish & Spoon / Hey Diddle
And the dish ran away with the spoon
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 580421
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10024730
1885 Diddle Dish Fiddle Nursery Rhymes Spoon
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Dish & Spoon / Hey Diddle" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring this classic and whimsical illustration from Mary Evans Picture Library. This delightful print brings the beloved nursery rhyme to life, with the mischievous dish and spoon darting off on an adventure together. The vibrant colors and intricate details are beautifully rendered on high-quality canvas, ensuring a stunning addition to any home decor. Bring a touch of playful charm to your living space with this unique and enchanting piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Once upon a time, in the late 19th century, a whimsical and charming illustration captured the playful essence of a beloved nursery rhyme - "Hey Diddle Diddle, the Cat and the Fiddle." This enchanting image, titled "Dish & Spoon" or "Hey Diddle, Diddle," was created around 1885 and is now part of the extensive collection at Mary Evans Picture Library. The illustration depicts a mischievous dish and spoon engaged in a lively dance, with a cat watching curiously from a nearby windowsill. The dish, with its saucer-like bottom, is shown wearing a frilly apron and a hat adorned with a cherry on top. The spoon, with its long, curved handle, is dressed in a striped shirt and a tall, pointed hat. The scene is set against a backdrop of a moonlit night, with stars twinkling in the sky and a fiddle resting on a windowsill, suggesting the origin of the rhyme's title. The origins of "Hey Diddle Diddle" are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have originated in England in the late 17th or early 18th century. The rhyme's nonsensical lyrics, which describe a dish, a spoon, a cat, and a fiddle, have captivated generations of children and adults alike. The illustration, with its delightful depiction of the rhyme's characters, offers a glimpse into the past and adds to the enduring appeal of this timeless nursery rhyme. This image, with its historical significance and whimsical charm, is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of nursery rhymes, children's literature, or simply the joy of a good story. The "Dish & Spoon" or "Hey Diddle, Diddle" illustration is a testament to the power of imagination and the enduring appeal of a good tale, and it continues to enchant and delight viewers more than a century after it was first created.
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