“The sheep’s in the meadow, the cow’s in the corn/Now is the time for a child to be born/You’ll laugh at the moon and you’ll cry for the sun/And if it’s a boy he will carry a gun/Sang the crow on the cradle…”
This poster features lyrics from the 1962 song “Crow On the Cradle”, written by English conscientious objector and poet Sydney Carter (1915-2004). Created during the Cold War amidst fears of nuclear annihilation, the haunting anti-war lullaby serves as both a warning and a call to action. It speaks especially to parents and caretakers who wish for their young ones to grow up in a world of peace.
You can listen to the song performed by Judy Collins here.
Originally a 1982 screen print, in 2026 we’ve reissued this illustration as a digital 11×17 print.
| Print Type | Digital (Union Printed at RLM World Headquarters) |
|---|---|
| Poster Dimensions | 11×17" |
| Year Created | 1982, 2026 |
| SKU | p1058 |
| Categories | Music, Culture & Arts, Posters, Recent Work, Seeds of Peace, Vintage |
| Tags | antiwar, childhood, cold war, crow, gender, lyrics, militarism, music, nuclear weapons, pacifism, peace, war, youth |
To buy this print or many others on canvas, metal, acrylic, or as a tapestry in your choice of sizes, visit our page on Fine Art America. (Fine art prints are purchased from and shipped by Fine Art America rather than RLM Art Studio.)
