Some say Baa Baa Black Sheep is about the slave trade. Some say it is about a 16th-century tax on wool.
Of course, when I was a child I simply thought it was about a black sheep, three bags full of wool, a master, a dame and a little boy who lived down the lane. If only life could stay so childishly simple and uncluttered by the awful realities.
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| 'Baa Baa Black Sheep' by John Bain. Oil on canvas. 16 x 12 inches. |
This is a great idea. The one about painting the nursery rhymes I mean. I think it will be a big hit. Your first rhyme is certainly a hit.
ReplyDeleteHi John, so pleased you're painting again, and I love the Baa baa black sheep, I shall look forward to the next.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the awful realities of this life. Was it always like this or am I just an old lady who is thinking that things were better in the past? I feel so sorry for my kids and grandkids living in a world like this.
Anyway enough of the glooms, just keep painting and I'll keep sewing and crocheting and we'll just ignore it all. lol
Briony
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I guess I'm still a bit childish because I had no idea there was a meaning behind the rhyme. Maybe staying away from papers and newscasts help me stay that way. :) I do like your painting though and look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness for childish innocence... smiles. And thank God you're painting again. A lot of people admire your work when they visit my house - where there is evidence of your talent.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I guess most of those rhymes are no where near innocent. I always love your blue tones. I saw the "fixed" version on FB, and I think the cliff is good.
ReplyDeleteI love the Baa baa Black Sheep painting...very nice....so happy that you're painting again.
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