Lear / Nonsense / Cape Horn
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Lear / Nonsense / Cape Horn
There was an Old Man of Cape Horn, who wished he had never been born; so he sat on a chair, till he died of despair, that dolorous Man of Cape Horn
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1846 Born Cape Despair Died Horn Lear Nonsense Till Wished
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image depicts the old man of Cape Horn, a figure deeply rooted in maritime folklore and literary history. The old man, dressed in a worn and threadbare cloak, sits despondently in a rickety chair, gazing out at the treacherous waters of Cape Horn. The ominous and desolate landscape behind him, with its barren rocks and churning seas, mirrors the depths of his despair. The legend of the Old Man of Cape Horn originated in the 1800s, during the height of the clipper ship era. Cape Horn, located at the southern tip of South America, was a notorious and dangerous point of passage for ships sailing between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Many sailors believed that the old man was a curse upon the waters, and that his haunting wail could be heard on stormy nights. This print, published in 1846, is a visual representation of the old man as described in the popular nursery rhyme, 'There was an Old Man of Cape Horn.' The rhyme, which has its origins in nonsense verse, humorously expresses the old man's deep regret for ever having been born and his subsequent decision to simply sit and wait for death. The image, with its historical significance and literary connections, is a captivating reminder of the rich maritime history and folklore that continues to fascinate us today. This print, with its intriguing subject matter and timeless appeal, would make a striking addition to any collection of historical or nautical-themed art.
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