A Frog He Would A-wooing Go, Page 15.

Category

Library Item

Item no

40193

Title

A Frog he would a-wooing go, page 15.

Description

A colour illustration of the rat, mouse and frog sitting in a house. An elaborate mantelpiece adorned with a large peacock feather, flowers, ornaments and a mirror is in the background. The frog appears to be smelling the mouse's tail, while the rat sits leaning against the window holding his now empty champagne flute. The rat is wearing a yellow pinstriped suit with an orange jacket, the frog a blue suit and jacket with white flowers. The mouse is wearing a white dress.

Artist / maker

Caldecott, Randolph

Date

1883

Size

19.9 x 23.5 cm

Type

Publisher's print

Location

Art and Design Library

'A Frog he would a-wooing go' published in 1883, is one of a series of illustrated children's books by R. Caldecott that were so popular they were published every Christmas for eight years. Caldecott's work is considered to have transformed the nature of children's books in the Victorian era. His books such as this, are praised for their sense of fluidity and repeated phrases, which creates a sense of movement from one page to the other, a style which appeals to children.
His illustrations were exercised with a manner of humour and full of life, reflecting his own personality. Stylistically, 'A Frog he would a-wooing go' is written in the form of a cumulative tale. This is when a tale is told by repeating dialogue that builds up to allow the story to progress.

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Animals > Amphibians > Frogs

Animals > Mammals > Mice

Animals > Mammals > Rats

Architecture > Architectural features > Fireplaces

Clothing and dress > Garments > Dresses

Clothing and dress > Garments > Victorian

Clothing and dress > Garments > Waistcoats

Furnishings > Furniture > Chairs

Furnishings > Furniture > Tables

Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

Plants > Flowers > Flowers

Sport and leisure > Activities > Reading and books

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