Songs: "A Highland lad my love was born..." 1822
henrythomasalken
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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comic strip sketch
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imaginative character sketch
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quirky sketch
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animal
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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idea generation sketch
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sketchwork
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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musical-instrument
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sketchbook art
"Songs: "A Highland lad my love was born..." is a humorous, six-panel lithograph by Henry Thomas Alken, created in 1822. The work is a satirical take on the traditional Scottish ballad "A Highland Lad My Love Was Born," illustrating the lyrics with comical depictions of individuals engaging in activities related to the verses. Alken was a well-known artist for his depictions of sporting and rural scenes. This lithograph is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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